Da vaca gentil
Of the gentle cow
Language note: An example of a possessive phrase with 'da', combining 'de' and 'a'.
Culture note: Cows are symbolically linked to rural life and agriculture in Portuguese culture.
Context: Reflecting further, they mention the source of their dairy product.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Da
[Da]
Of the
A preposition indicating origin or association.
A natureza da vaca é calma.
The nature of the cow is calm.
vaca
[vah-kuh]
cow
A domestic farm animal that gives milk.
O agricultor cuida da vaca todos os dias.
The farmer takes care of the cow every day.
gentil
[zhen-cheel]
kind
Having a friendly or gentle nature.
A vaca gentil deixou as crianças acariciarem-na.
The kind cow allowed the children to pet it.
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