How to Say ‘In a tall glass’ in Portuguese
Num copo alto
noom KOH-poo AHL-too
[noom KOH-poo AHL-too]
💬 Usage Tip: num is em "in" plus um "a" merged into one word. Likewise numa is used before feminine words: numa chávena "in a cup".
Phrase Breakdown
Num
[noom]
in a
Contraction of 'em' + 'um', meaning 'in a' or 'in one'.
Num canto calmo. é melhor para conversar.
In a quiet corner is better for talking.
copo
[KOH-poo]
glass
A drinking glass; often used when ordering wine or water.
Peço Um copo de vinho, por favor.
I’d like a glass of wine, please.
alto
[AHL-too]
tall / high
Adjective for great height; also 'loud' for sound. Feminine 'alta'.
O meu irmão é alto.
My brother is tall.
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