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Nossa Senhora

Our Lady

Repeated term emphasizing reverence and respect.

Shows frequency of religious reference in culture.

Salve a todos nós

Save us all

A plea for protection or salvation, often found in prayers.

This reflects the deeply ingrained religious beliefs in Portuguese culture.

Nossa Senhora, salve a todos nós

Our Lady, save us all

Combines a formal address with a plea for salvation, typical of prayers.

Illustrates how faith is intertwined with daily life in Portuguese-speaking regions.

Ouvi-nos

Hear us

A direct command in the imperative form.

Commonly used in liturgical contexts to ask for divine attention.

Quando clamamos

When we call

Uses the verb 'clamar' which means to call out or cry for help.

Emphasizes the communal aspect of seeking support or divine intervention.

Ouvi-nos quando clamamos

Hear us when we call

Typical phrasing in spiritual or religious contexts.

Echoes a shared cultural reliance on community and spirituality.

Leite

Milk

A basic noun in Portuguese, central to many daily conversations.

Milk is a staple in Portuguese breakfast and desserts.

Da vaca gentil

Of the gentle cow

An example of a possessive phrase with 'da', combining 'de' and 'a'.

Cows are symbolically linked to rural life and agriculture in Portuguese culture.

Leite da vaca gentil

Milk from the gentle cow

Illustrates descriptive language, using adjectives to provide detail.

Shows appreciation for pastoral imagery in Portuguese literature and film.