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How to Say ‘Up to a week before’ in Portuguese

Até uma semana antes

ah-TEH OO-muh suh-MAH-nuh AHN-tesh

[ah-TEH OO-muh suh-MAH-nuh AHN-tesh]

Phrase Breakdown

Até uma semana

ah-TEH OO-muh suh-MAH-nuh

Up to a week

'Até' means 'until / up to', with the stress on the end: 'a-TEH'. 'Semana' is said 's'MA-na'.

Example

Fico até uma semana.

I'm staying up to a week.

Words in this phrase

Até

[ah-TEH]

up to

Indicates a limit in space.

Example

Encha até aqui.

Fill up to here.

uma

[OO-muh]

a / one

Feminine singular indefinite article, used before a feminine noun.

Example

Vou enviar uma mensagem amanhã de manhã.

I am going to send a message tomorrow morning.

semana

[suh-MAH-nuh]

week

Common noun meaning week; useful for scheduling follow-ups.

Example

A semana que vem estou mais disponível.

Next week I am more available.

antes

[AHN-tesh]

before

Indicates earlier than a time/event; in travel: “X minutos antes (da partida)” = “X minutes before (departure)”.

Example

Chega 15 minutos antes do autocarro sair.

Arrive 15 minutes before the bus leaves.

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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