Ou
Or
Language note: Often pairs with “ou… ou…” = “either… or…”
Culture note: You’ll hear quick options given like: “Ou compra na máquina, ou ao motorista.” (machine or driver).
Context: The local adds another option, connecting with: “Or …”
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ou
[oo]
Or.
Used to present an alternative: "or".
Ou compras o bilhete na máquina, ou compras ao motorista.
Either you buy the ticket at the machine, or you buy it from the driver.
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