Em cima
On top
Language note: Memorize 'em cima' like 'in cinema', where seats are often 'on top' in balconies.
Culture note: Rooftop terraces in Portugal, especially in Lisbon, offer fantastic views of the city.
Context: Finally, Maria gets up and accidentally notices a hat on top of the coat rack.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Em
[EHN]
On
In a position of being above something else.
O livro está em cima da mesa.
The book is on the table.
cima
[SEE-ma]
Top
The highest or uppermost point or part.
Há um vaso em cima do armário.
There is a vase on top of the cabinet.
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