Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ao
Preposition
/aʊ/
Definition
to the; at the; in the; to the place of.
Examples
- Eu vou ao mercado. (I am going to the market.)
- O livro está ao meu lado. (The book is next to me.)
- Vamos ao cinema hoje à noite. (We are going to the cinema tonight.)
Meaning
A Portuguese preposition primarily used to indicate direction or destination. It is often used in conjunction with articles to form expressions like ‘ao lado’ (next to) or ‘ao redor’ (around).
Synonyms
- para (to, for)
- em (in, at)