How to Say ‘For they have no one.’ in Portuguese
Pois eles não têm ninguém.
💬 Usage Tip: Combining 'pois' with a reason adds depth to the statement.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This reflects the societal need for community and support, key elements of the film's underlying message.
Phrase Breakdown
Pois
Eles não têm ninguém
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pois
[po-is]
because
Used to give a reason.
Ela está feliz pois conseguiu um emprego.
She is happy because she got a job.
eles
[EH-lees]
they
A pronoun for a group of individuals.
Eles sabem cozinhar.
They know how to cook.
não
[now]
not
Indicates negation.
Ela não gosta de peixe.
She does not like fish.
têm
[teh-um]
have
Used as a possession verb for plural subjects.
Eles têm sorte.
They are lucky.
ninguém
[neen-gehm]
anyone
Any person at all, typically with a negative phrase.
Não conheço ninguém aqui.
I don't know anyone here.
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