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Is the word delas the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?
Yes
The word "delas" is a contraction of the preposition de (of/from) and the third-person plural feminine pronoun elas (them). It is used to indicate possession or origin regarding a group of females (e.g., "their" or "of them"). There are no differences in meaning, spelling, or grammar between Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is phonetic: in Brazil, the "s" at the end of syllables is often pronounced as a soft [s], whereas in most regions of Portugal, it is pronounced as a "sh" sound [ʃ].
Brazilian Portuguese Examples
- As roupas delas são muito legais. (Their clothes are very cool.)
- O cachorro delas é muito pequeno. (Their dog is very small.)
- O ônibus delas quebrou no caminho. (Their bus broke down on the way.)
- O café da manhã delas é sempre saudável. (Their breakfast is always healthy.)
- As crianças delas estão brincando no parque. (Their children are playing in the park.)
Continental Portuguese Examples
- As roupas delas são muito fixes. (Their clothes are very cool.)
- O cão delas é muito pequeno. (Their dog is very small.)
- O autocarro delas avariou no caminho. (Their bus broke down on the way.)
- O pequeno-almoço delas é sempre saudável. (Their breakfast is always healthy.)
- Os miúdos delas estão a brincar no parque. (Their children are playing in the park.)
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