Um pouco de açúcar
A bit of sugar
Culture note: Asking for 'um pouco de açúcar' is akin to a slight sweetness in your coffee.
Context: You decide you want a bit of sweetness in your coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Um
[oom]
A little
A small amount.
Coloque um pouco de açúcar no café, por favor.
Put a little sugar in the coffee, please.
pouco
[poh-koo]
A little
A small amount.
Coloque um pouco de açúcar no café, por favor.
Put a little sugar in the coffee, please.
de
[deh]
Of
Used to indicate belonging or a relationship.
Coloque um pouco de açúcar no café, por favor.
Put a little sugar in the coffee, please.
açúcar
[ah-soo-kar]
Sugar
A sweet substance often added to food or drink.
Coloque um pouco de açúcar no café, por favor.
Put a little sugar in the coffee, please.
Phrase Parts
Um pouco
De
Açúcar
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