Pela
For the
Language note: Combines with feminine nouns. E.g., 'pela manhã' (in the morning).
Culture note: In Portuguese, many prepositions combine with articles. This is called contraction.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pela
[PEH-lah]
for the
A contraction of 'por' and 'a', used in contexts indicating reason or cause.
A reserva foi feita pela internet.
The reservation was made through the internet.
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