Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Jerónimos Monastery
Language note: Note the soft 'sh' sound in 'Mosteiro'.
Culture note: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning Manueline architecture.
Context: Decide to visit a significant monastery in Lisbon featured in UNESCO listings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mosteiro
[Mohs-tay-roh]
Monastery
A building or complex where monks live and work.
O Mosteiro é um lugar de paz e reflexão.
The Monastery is a place of peace and reflection.
dos
[doosh]
of the
A combination used to indicate particulars belonging to a group.
O jardim dos Jerónimos é bonito.
The Jerónimos' garden is beautiful.
Jerónimos
[Zheh-roh-neem-oosh]
Jerónimos
Refers to the Jerónimos Monastery, a significant historical landmark in Lisbon.
Visitamos os Jerónimos durante a nossa viagem.
We visited the Jerónimos during our trip.
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