Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pela

Preposition
/ˈpɛ.lə/
Definition
A preposition in Portuguese meaning ‘by’ or ‘through,’ often used in various contexts.
Examples
  • Eu vou pela rua. (I will go by the street.)
  • A carta foi enviada pela secretaria. (The letter was sent by the secretary.)
  • Pela manhã, eu gosto de correr. (In the morning, I like to run.)
Meaning
In English, ‘pela’ translates to ‘by’ or ‘through’ and is commonly used to indicate means, manner, or agency.
Synonyms
  • por
  • através de
  • com