trace e escreva
The phrase trace e escreva means "trace and write" in Portuguese.
An instruction to follow the lines of a letter or shape and then write it independently.
Did you know?
- The verb traçar can also be used in Portuguese to mean 'planning' or 'mapping out' a goal or a route, moving from a physical line to a metaphorical one.
- In Brazilian schools, the act of tracing letters to learn calligraphy is often called caligrafia, which is treated as a specific discipline rather than just a writing exercise.
- The verb 'escrever' is related to the word 'escritório', which means 'office' in English, as both stem from concepts of writing and recording.
Examples in context
- Eu posso rastrear o pacote até o destino final.I can trace the package all the way to the final destination.
- Primeiro, trace e escreva o nome.First, trace and write the name.
- Trace e escreva as letras grandes.Trace and write the large letters.
Example conversation
A teacher is helping a student with a workbook.
- FelipeMariana, trace e escreva este círculo.Mariana, trace and write this circle.
- MarianaEu já terminei, Felipe!I already finished, Felipe!
- FelipeMuito bem, agora faça o quadrado.Very good, now do the square.
- MarianaTudo bem, vou fazer agora.Alright, I will do it now.
