Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desde

Preposition
/ˈzɛz.dɪ/
Definition
Desde is a preposition in Portuguese that translates to ‘since’ or ‘from’ in English.
Examples
  • Eu não a vejo desde ontem. (I haven’t seen her since yesterday.)
  • Ele trabalha aqui desde 2010. (He has worked here since 2010.)
Meaning
Indicates a starting point in time or space, used to express the idea of beginning or origin.
Synonyms
  • desde que (since that)
  • a partir de (starting from)