How to Say ‘And Grandma too!’ in Portuguese
E a avó também!
eh ah ah-VOH tahm-BAYNG
[eh ah ah-VOH tahm-BAYNG]
💬 Usage Tip: A fun little phrase showing how Portuguese often adds "também" at the end for emphasis.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This paints a warm family scene: even Grandma is caught up in the World Cup excitement.
Phrase Breakdown
E
[eh]
and
A conjunction used to add another person or idea.
E a avó também! Toda a gente está a celebrar.
And grandma too! Everyone is celebrating.
a avó
ah ah-VOH
the grandmother / grandma
Refers to the grandmother, often 'grandma' in everyday speech.
A avó está aqui.
Grandma is here.
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
the
The feminine singular article used before a feminine noun.
E a avó também! A família toda sorri.
And grandma too! The whole family smiles.
avó
[ah-VOH]
grandmother
A noun referring to a grandmother.
E a avó também! A avó até se levanta para bater palmas.
And grandma too! Grandma even stands up to clap.
também!
tahm-BAYNG
too / also!
Adds another person or thing to the statement.
Ela está feliz também!
She is happy too!
Words in this phrase
também
[tahm-BAYNG]
too
An adverb meaning too or also, showing addition.
E a avó também! Ela está feliz também.
And grandma too! She is happy too.
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