a

Feminine

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for awith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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ah

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/a/

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What does “a” mean?

Definitions of “a” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

the (feminine singular)Article

The house is big.

The door is open.

The girl arrived early.

The lake water is cold.

to; atPreposition

I go to Lisbon tomorrow.

I gave the present to Maria.

I went on foot to work.

I arrived in time for the meeting.