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How to Say ‘It's for Pedro’ in Portuguese

É para o Pedro

eh PAH-ruh oo PEH-droo

[eh PAH-ruh oo PEH-droo]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, people's names usually take o or a in front: o Pedro, a Ana. Leaving it out sounds slightly off.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Using first names for a director is normal in many Portuguese offices, though older or more traditional workplaces may prefer a title like o senhor diretor.

Phrase Breakdown

É para

eh PAH-ruh

It's for

'para' is often said quickly as 'pra'.

Example

É para amanhã.

It's for tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

It is

Used to identify or describe a situation.

Example

É verdade.

It is true.

para

[PAH-ruh]

for

Preposition used to show who something matters to.

Example

Este tipo de ambiente é ideal para quem gosta de colaborar.

This type of environment is ideal for someone who likes collaborating.

o Pedro

oo PEH-droo

Pedro

In Portugal, an article is used before names. Say 'u PÉ-dru'.

Example

O Pedro chegou.

Pedro has arrived.

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.

Pedro

[PEH-droo]

Pedro (Peter)

A common Portuguese male first name; in Portugal names often take the article 'o'.

Example

O Pedro está na reunião.

Pedro is in the meeting.

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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