Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
das
Preposition
/daz/
Definition
A Portuguese preposition used to indicate possession or origin, often translated as ‘of the’ in English.
Examples
- Ela é a amiga das crianças. (She is the friend of the children.)
- A casa das flores é linda. (The house of the flowers is beautiful.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘das’ is a contraction of ‘de’ (of) and ‘as’ (the), often used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a feminine plural noun.
Synonyms
- de (of)
- da (of the singular feminine)