Ontem
Yesterday
Language note: The 'o' in 'ontem' sounds like the 'o' in 'orange'.
Culture note: Reflecting on 'ontem' is common in Portuguese storytelling.
Context: Maria remembers that yesterday she read about a special event happening this week.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ontem
[on-tem]
Yesterday
Refers to the day before today.
Ontem eu fui ao cinema.
Yesterday I went to the cinema.
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