Sou dos Estados Unidos
I'm from the United States
Language note: Remember to use the correct article for countries.
Culture note: Americans are often well-received in Portugal, fostering friendly interactions.
Context: You tell Maria that you are from the United States.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sou
[SOH]
I am
Expression of origin.
'Sou dos Estados Unidos', gosto de praia.
'I am from the United States', I like the beach.
dos
[doosh]
of the
Shows membership or origin.
'Sou dos' melhores músicos.
'I am one of the' best musicians.
Estados
[es-TAH-doosh]
United
Part of the name of the United States.
'Estados' Unidos tem cinquenta estados.
'United' States has fifty states.
Unidos
[oo-NEE-doosh]
States
Regions that together make up the USA.
Os 'Unidos' são parte de uma federação.
The 'States' are part of a federation.
Phrase Parts
Sou dos
Estados Unidos
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