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How to Say ‘Then the abatanado is perfect.’ in Portuguese

Então o abatanado é o ideal.

ehn-TAWNG oo ah-bah-tah-NAH-doo eh oo ee-dee-AHL

[ehn-TAWNG oo ah-bah-tah-NAH-doo eh oo ee-dee-AHL]

Phrase Breakdown

Então o abatanado

ehn-TAWNG oo ah-bah-tah-NAH-doo

Then the abatanado

'Então' means 'so' or 'then' and ends with a nasal 'ão': 'ayn-TOWN'.

Example

Então o abatanado é maior.

So the abatanado is bigger.

Words in this phrase

Então

[ehn-TAWNG]

so / then

Used to conclude and confirm the arrangement.

Example

Então fica para sábado às oito. Parece-nos bem.

So it’s set for Saturday at eight. That sounds good to us.

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

abatanado

[ah-bah-tah-NAH-doo]

long black coffee

Espresso with extra hot water in a bigger cup.

Example

O abatanado está quente.

The long black is hot.

é o ideal.

eh oo ee-dee-AHL

is ideal.

A recommendation. Stress the final syllable of 'ideal'.

Example

Para o verão, o gelado é o ideal.

For summer, ice cream is ideal.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

ideal

[ee-dee-AHL]

ideal

Used to describe something as perfectly suitable for a situation.

Example

Este salão é ideal para um jantar privado.

This dining room is ideal for a private dinner.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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