Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ao
Preposition
[aw]
Definition
A Portuguese word often used as a preposition, meaning ‘to’ or ‘in the’, with various applications in different contexts.
Examples
- Eu vou ao mercado. (I am going to the market.)
- Ele se referiu ao problema. (He referred to the problem.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘ao’ indicates direction, position, or indirectly refers to a situation, often translating to ‘to the’ in English.
Synonyms
- a