É
It is
Language note: “É” (from “ser”) is pronounced like “eh.” Don’t confuse with “e” (and).
Culture note: You’ll hear “É…” as a filler when people think: “É… assim…” (Well… it’s like this…).
Context: They explain which tram line it is, starting with: “It ___ …”
Word-by-Word Breakdown
É
[eh]
It is / (he/she) is / are.
From "ser" (to be). Used to identify or confirm something: "It is..."
É o elétrico que vai para a Baixa.
It’s the tram that goes to downtown.
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