Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
de
Preposition
/deɪ/
Definition
A prefix used in some compound words, often indicating removal or reversal.
Examples
- Ela é amiga de Pedro. (She is a friend of Pedro.)
- Eu sou de São Paulo. (I am from São Paulo.)
- O livro é de Maria. (The book is Maria’s.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘de’ translates to ‘of’ or ‘from’ in English, signifying possession or origin.
Synonyms
- de
- da
- do