Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ou
conjunction
/u/
Definition
a conjunction used to indicate an alternative or choice between two or more options.
Examples
- Você quer café ou chá? (Do you want coffee or tea?)
- Ela vai ao cinema ou ficar em casa? (Is she going to the cinema or staying at home?)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘ou’ is used similarly to ‘or’ in English, providing a way to present alternatives in a sentence.
Synonyms
- ou seja (that is)