de
of, from
Beginner Preposition
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Pronunciation
/dʒi/
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Cultural Note
'De' is the most common preposition in Portuguese. It contracts with articles: 'de + o = do,' 'de + a = da,' 'de + os = dos,' 'de + as = das.' It expresses origin ('Sou do Brasil'), material ('mesa de madeira'), possession ('o carro da Maria'), and much more. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'de' is pronounced /dʒi/ before /i/ sounds.
📝 Example Sentences
Sou de Portugal.
I am from Portugal.
Um copo de água, por favor.
A glass of water, please.
A casa de madeira é bonita.
The wooden house is beautiful.