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How to Say ‘What is the difference between them?’ in Portuguese

Qual é a diferença entre eles?

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Asking this can help you learn more about coffee profiles.

Phrase Breakdown

Qual é

A diferença

Entre eles?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Qual

[kwahl]

What is

A phrase used to ask for a definition, explanation, or clarification.

Example

Qual é a função deste botão?

What is the function of this button?

é

[eh]

is

Third person singular of 'to be'.

Example

Ela é professora.

She is a teacher.

a

[ah]

the

Definite article for singular nouns.

Example

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.

Example

A diferença entre eles é notável.

The difference between them is noticeable.

entre

[EHN-tree]

between

In the period of separating two points.

Example

A diferença entre cores.

The difference between colors.

eles

[EH-les]

them

Used to refer to two or more people or things.

Example

A diferença é visível entre eles.

The difference is visible between them.

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