de

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

How to pronounce “de

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Phonetic spelling

jee

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

/dʒi/

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What does “de” mean?

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

of/fromPreposition

Maria's house is big.

I returned from Lisbon yesterday.

I like coffee without sugar.