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How to Say ‘Than usual’ in Portuguese

Do que o normal

doo keh oo Noh-mahl

[doo keh oo Noh-mahl]

💬 Usage Tip: In comparisons, "than" is do que: maior do que "bigger than", mais forte do que "stronger than".

Phrase Breakdown

Do que

doo keh

Than

'Do que' introduces a comparison. Say it as one quick unit: 'doo kuh'.

Example

Maior do que este.

Bigger than this one.

Words in this phrase

[doo]

than

Used in comparisons.

Example

Ela é mais alta do que eu.

She is taller than I am.

que

[keh]

than

Used after 'do' in comparisons ('do que' = than).

Example

É mais forte do que o outro.

It's stronger than the other one.

o normal

oo Noh-mahl

the normal (one)

'O normal' means 'the usual'. The final 'l' is dark, like in English 'full': 'oo nor-MAHL'.

Example

Hoje está mais frio do que o normal.

Today it's colder than usual.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

normal

[Noh-mahl]

Normal

Refers to regular or cow's milk.

Example

Espero que o leite usado seja normal.

I hope the milk used is regular.

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