Um
A
Language note: Use 'um' for masculine nouns, like 'café'.
Context: You specify that you want one coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Um
[oom]
A/One
An indefinite article used before masculine nouns.
Ele pediu um café.
He ordered a coffee.
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