Qual é a diferença entre eles?
What is the difference between them?
Culture note: Asking this can help you learn more about coffee profiles.
Context: Curious, the customer asks about the differences between the bean choices.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qual
[kwahl]
What is
A phrase used to ask for a definition, explanation, or clarification.
Qual é a função deste botão?
What is the function of this button?
é
[eh]
is
Third person singular of 'to be'.
Ela é professora.
She is a teacher.
a
[ah]
the
Definite article for singular nouns.
A diferença é clara.
The difference is clear.
diferença
[jee-feh-REN-sah]
difference
A point or way in which things are not the same.
A diferença entre eles é notável.
The difference between them is noticeable.
entre
[EHN-tree]
between
In the period of separating two points.
A diferença entre cores.
The difference between colors.
eles
[EH-les]
them
Used to refer to two or more people or things.
A diferença é visível entre eles.
The difference is visible between them.
Phrase Parts
Qual é
A diferença
Entre eles?
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