palavras básicas
The English phrase "basic words" is translated into Portuguese as palavras básicas.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: palavras means "words" and básicas means "basic".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single basic word, use the singular form palavra básica. Because palavras is a feminine plural noun, the adjective básicas must also be in the feminine plural form.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian Portuguese, the word palavra is often used to describe a short, inspiring speech or sermon, regardless of how many words are actually spoken.
- While English speakers use 'basic' to mean simple or fundamental, a Portuguese speaker might use the word básico to describe a person as someone who lacks depth or is 'basic' in a social sense.
- In a legal or formal context, palavra can refer to the right to speak during a debate, such as pedir a palavra to ask for the floor.
Examples in context
- OiHi
- BoasHi/Hello
- DesculpeSorry
- MaçãApple
- LaranjaOrange
- MorangoStrawberry
- UvasGrapes
- VermelhoRed
- AzulBlue
- VerdeGreen
- AmareloYellow
- PretoBlack
- MãeMother
- PaiFather
- IrmãSister
- IrmãoBrother
- AvóGrandmother
- UmOne
- DoisTwo
- TrêsThree
- QuatroFour
- CincoFive
- Boa sorte!Good luck!
- Eu aprendi algumas palavras básicas hoje.I learned some basic words today.
- O livro contém apenas palavras básicas.The book contains only basic words.
- Você conhece as palavras básicas do português?Do you know the basic words of Portuguese?
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are studying a new language together.
- CamilaFelipe, você já decorou as palavras básicas?Felipe, have you already memorized the basic words?
- FelipeAinda não, Camila, mas estou tentando.Not yet, Camila, but I am trying.
- CamilaAs palavras básicas são muito importantes.Basic words are very important.
- FelipeSim, eu concordo com você.Yes, I agree with you.
