Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pra
Preposition
/’pɾa/
Definition
A Portuguese preposition commonly used to indicate purpose or direction.
Examples
- Eu vou pra casa. (I’m going home.)
- Ele trouxe flores pra ela. (He brought flowers for her.)
- Estamos indo pra praia. (We are going to the beach.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘pra’ is a colloquial contraction of the word ‘para’, which means ‘for’ or ‘to’. It is often used in informal speech and writing.
Synonyms
- para
- por