Uns chocolates para as crianças.
Chocolates for the kids.
Language note: Note the use of 'para' which indicates direction or intention.
Culture note: Bringing chocolates is a sweet gesture, especially appreciated by families with children.
Context: You also brought something special for the children in the family.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Uns
[oons]
some
An unspecified amount or number of something.
Ele trouxe uns amigos.
He brought some friends.
chocolates
[shoh-co-lah-tes]
chocolates
A sweetened food preparation made from cocoa beans.
Trouxemos uns chocolates para as crianças.
We brought some chocolates for the children.
para
[pah-rah]
for
In the direction of; with the object or purpose of.
Comprei um presente para você.
I bought a present for you.
as
[ash]
the
Defined article used for specific items known to the speaker.
As crianças estão lá fora.
The children are outside.
crianças
[cree-ahn-sahs]
children
Young human beings below the age of puberty.
Eles trouxeram presentes para as crianças.
They brought gifts for the children.
Phrase Parts
Uns
Some
Indefinite article used for plural masculine nouns.
Uns livros
Some books
chocolates
chocolates
Sweet food items made from cocoa.
Eu gosto de chocolates
I like chocolates
para
for
Preposition indicating purpose or destination.
Flores para você
Flowers for you
as crianças
the children
Noun phrase referring to young people.
As crianças estão brincando
The children are playing
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