Pode explicar novamente?
Can you explain again?
Language note: Think of 'novamente' as 'again'—it's a handy word in conversations.
Culture note: In Portugal, patience in communication is appreciated, and people are often willing to provide further explanations.
Context: Wanting more details, the tourist asks the barista to explain once more.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pode
[Poh-deh]
Can
Expression used to request permission or possibility.
Pode esperar um momento?
Can you wait a moment?
explicar
[Ehs-plee-kar]
to explain
To make something understandable.
Ela pode explicar isso melhor.
She can explain this better.
novamente
[No-va-men-che]
again
Once more; another time.
Pode explicar novamente, por favor?
Can you explain again, please?
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