Nossa Senhora, salve a todos nós
Our Lady, save us all
Language note: Combines a formal address with a plea for salvation, typical of prayers.
Culture note: Illustrates how faith is intertwined with daily life in Portuguese-speaking regions.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Nossa
[NOS-sa]
Our
Possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or relation.
Nossa casa é bela.
Our house is beautiful.
Senhora
[Sen-YOH-ra]
Lady
A term of respect for a woman in a formal address.
A Senhora é muito gentil.
The lady is very kind.
salve
[SAL-ve]
Save
To preserve or rescue from harm or danger.
Salve sua energia para a corrida.
Save your energy for the race.
a
[ah]
the
Definite article used to specify a particular noun.
A lua estava linda.
The moon was beautiful.
todos
[TOH-dohs]
everyone
Refers to all people collectively.
Todos os alunos chegaram cedo.
All the students arrived early.
nós
[nahs]
us
Pronoun referring to a group that includes the speaker and one or more others.
Eles chamaram nós para a festa.
They invited us to the party.
Phrase Parts
Nossa Senhora
Salve a todos nós
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