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Contributors typically want to know the English language equivalents of Portuguese language words and phrases. But English is a Germanic language, and Portuguese is a Romance language. So translation is not always obvious, literal or direct from Portuguese into English.

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What is the Portuguese 'lavar o carro' in English?

"To wash the car" is an English equivalent of "lavar o carro."

The infinitive "lavar" means "to wash." The masculine singular definite article "o" means "the." The masculine singular noun "carro" means "car." The masculine singular indefinite article is "um" ("a, one").

The pronunciation is "luh-VAH oo-KAH-hoo" according to the continental accent of Portugal and the carioca accent of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What is the Portuguese 'rei' in English?

"King" is an English equivalent of "rei."

The Portuguese word is a masculine noun. Its singular definite article is "o" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "um" ("a, one").

The pronunciation is "hey" according to the continental accent of Portugal and the carioca accent of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What is the Portuguese 'Boa sorte e Melhores desejos' in English?

"Good luck and Best wishes" is an English equivalent of "Boa sorte e Melhores desejos."

The feminine adjective "boa" means "good." The feminine noun "sorte" means "luck." Its singular definite article is "a" ("the"), and its singular indefinite article is "uma" ("a, one"). The conjunction "e" means "and." The masculine/feminine adjective "melhores" means "best." The masculine noun "desejos" means "desires, wishes." Its plural definite article is "os," and its plural indefinite article is "uns" ("some").

The pronunciation is "BOH-uh SOHR-tchee ee mee-LYOH-reezh djee-SEH-zhoosh."

What is 'Eu amo você' when translated from Portuguese to English?

It means 'I love you' although it's written incorrectly. A native speaker would write 'eu te amo', 'te amo', or 'amo-te'.

What is the French translation of the Portuguese phrase 'o pescador'?

Le pêcheur is a French equivalent of the Portuguese phrase o pescador.

Specifically, the French masculine singular definite article le and the Portuguese o mean "the." The French masculine noun pêcheur and the Portuguese pescador mean "fisherman." The pronunciation will be "luh peh-shuhr" in French and "oo PEH-shkuh-dohr" in Portuguese.

What is the Portuguese 'infraestrutura verde' in English?

"Green infrastructure" is an English equivalent of "infraestrutura verde."

The feminine noun "infraestrutura" means "infrastructure." Its singular definite article is "a" ("the"), and its singular indefinite article "uma" ("a, one"). The masculine/feminine adjective "verde" means "green."

The pronunciation is "EEN-fruh-stroo-TOO-ruh VEHR-djee."

What is 'Eu sinto muito a sua falta' when translated from Portuguese to English?

"I miss her," "I miss him!" and "I miss you!" are English equivalents of the Portuguese phrase Eu sinto muito a sua falta! Context makes clear which option suits as the translation for "I feel a lot her (his, your) absence!" The pronunciation will be "EY-oo SEEN-too MWEE-to uh SOO-uh FOW-tuh" in Cariocan Brazilian and continental Portuguese.

What does eu estou pensando em voce tambem mean?

"Eu estou pensando em você também" (that's the way brazilians speak, portuguese people like me say "Também estou a pensar em ti") means "I'm also thinking of you".

What is the Portuguese 'cortador de grama' in English?

'Lawn mower' is an English equivalent of 'cortador de grama'.

The masculine noun 'cortador' means 'cutter, shearer'. Its singular definite article is 'o' ['the'], and its singular indefinite article 'um' ['a, one']. The preposition 'de' means 'of, from'. The feminine noun 'grama'means 'grass'. Its singular definite article is 'a', and its singular indefinite article 'uma'.

All together, they're pronounced 'koor-tuh-DOHR djee GRAH-muh'.

What is the Portuguese 'alfazema' in English?

"Lavender" is an English equivalent of "alfazema" (Lavandula spp).

The Portuguese word is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article is "a" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "uma" ("a, one").

It's pronounced "uhl-fuh-ZEH-muh."

What is the Portuguese 'tulipa' in English?

"Tulip" is an English equivalent of "tulipa" (Tulipa spp).

The Portuguese word is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article is "a" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "uma" ("a, one").

It's pronounced "too-LEE-puh."

What is the Portuguese 'Rosa' in English?

"Rose" is an English equivalent of "rosa" (Rosaspp).

The Portuguese word is a feminine noun. Its singular definite article is "a" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "uma" ("a, one").

The pronunciation is "ROH-zuh."

What is the Portuguese 'espruce' in English?

"Spruce" is an English equivalent of "espruce" (Picea spp).

The Portuguese word is a masculine noun. Its singular definite article is "o" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "um" ("a, one"). It's pronounced "ee-SHPOO-see."

What is the English translation of the Portuguese word 'periquito'?

"Parakeet" is one English equivalent of the Portuguese word periquito.

Specifically, the word is a masculine noun in its singular form. It refers to the long tail-feathered, medium- or small-sized parrot species within the genus Melopsittacus. The pronunciation will be "PEY-ree-KEE-too" according to the Carioca accent of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and in continental Portuguese.