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A2 pronoun #600 सबसे आम 8 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

delas

शीर्ष 600

At the A1 level, you are just beginning to identify people and their belongings. 'Delas' is introduced as a way to say 'theirs' when talking about a group of women. You will mostly use it in very simple sentences like 'A bola é delas' (The ball is theirs). The key at this stage is simply recognizing that 'de' + 'elas' becomes 'delas'. You should focus on the fact that it comes *after* the noun, which is the opposite of English. Don't worry about complex grammar yet; just practice identifying feminine groups (like 'as meninas' or 'as professoras') and using 'delas' to point out what belongs to them. It's a great tool for basic identification and answering 'Whose is this?' (De quem é isso?).

At the A2 level, you start using 'delas' to provide more detail in your descriptions. You'll move beyond simple 'A is B' sentences to things like 'Eu conheço a irmã delas' (I know their sister). You should also begin to understand the difference between 'dela' (singular) and 'delas' (plural). This level is where you practice the 'Noun + delas' pattern consistently. You will also encounter 'delas' in the context of partitives, such as 'Uma delas' (One of them). This is very useful for describing groups of people or objects. You are expected to use 'delas' correctly to avoid the ambiguity of 'sua' in basic conversations about family, work, and hobbies.

By B1, you should be comfortable using 'delas' in more complex sentence structures, including relative clauses and within various verb tenses. You'll use it to clarify possession in stories where multiple characters are involved. For example, 'As chaves que estavam na mesa eram delas' (The keys that were on the table were theirs). At this stage, you should also be aware of the regional preferences, specifically how Brazilians use 'delas' to mean 'their' while reserving 'sua' for 'your'. You will start to see 'delas' used with abstract nouns like 'a opinião delas' or 'a vontade delas', and you should be able to use it fluently in both spoken and written Portuguese without pausing to think about the contraction.

At the B2 level, 'delas' becomes a tool for precision and stylistic choice. You understand that using 'delas' instead of 'suas' can change the focus or clarity of a sentence. You will encounter it in more formal texts, news articles, and literature. You should be able to use it in complex argumentative structures, such as 'Apesar da oposição delas, o projeto continuou' (Despite their opposition, the project continued). You are also expected to handle 'delas' correctly when it refers to feminine collective nouns or organizations. Your usage should be natural, and you should be able to explain why you chose 'delas' over 'suas' in a given context, showing an understanding of the nuances of the language.

At the C1 level, your use of 'delas' is sophisticated and instinctive. You can use it in high-level academic or professional writing to maintain clarity in long, complex sentences. You might use it to avoid repetition or to create a specific rhythmic effect in your prose. You understand the historical development of the contraction and can recognize it in older or more obscure literary forms. You are also fully aware of how 'delas' interacts with other advanced grammatical structures, such as the personal infinitive or the subjunctive mood. Your ability to use 'delas' to distinguish between multiple feminine antecedents in a text is a hallmark of your advanced proficiency.

At the C2 level, you have complete mastery over 'delas' and its role in the Portuguese language. You can use it with total precision in any context, from the most casual slang to the most formal legal or poetic language. You understand the subtle emotional or social connotations that using 'delas' might carry in specific cultural contexts. You can play with the word in creative writing, perhaps using it in wordplay or to subvert expectations. You are also able to correct others' usage of the word and explain the most intricate rules governing its use. For you, 'delas' is not just a contraction, but a small but vital piece of the complex puzzle of Portuguese expression.

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

delas 30 सेकंड में

Delas means 'theirs' for feminine groups.
It is a contraction of 'de' + 'elas'.
It always follows the noun it describes.
It is clearer than 'suas' in Brazilian Portuguese.

The Portuguese word delas is a fundamental possessive construction that every learner must master to achieve fluency. At its core, it is a contraction of the preposition de (meaning 'of') and the feminine plural pronoun elas (meaning 'them'). Therefore, delas literally translates to 'of them' or 'theirs' when referring to a group of females or a group of feminine nouns. In the landscape of Portuguese grammar, possession can be expressed in two primary ways: using possessive adjectives like seu/sua or using these prepositional contractions. The beauty of delas lies in its specificity; while seu could mean 'his', 'her', 'your', or 'their', delas explicitly points to a plural feminine subject, removing any shadow of ambiguity in conversation.

Grammatical Composition: It is the fusion of 'de' + 'elas'. It never changes based on the object owned, only the owners.
Placement: Unlike English possessives, 'delas' always follows the noun it modifies (e.g., 'a bolsa delas').

Eu vi as chaves delas em cima da mesa.

People use delas in everyday scenarios ranging from casual chats about friends to formal descriptions of corporate entities (since 'empresa' is feminine). Imagine you are at a party and see a group of women leaving their coats. You would say 'Os casacos são delas'. It provides a rhythmic and clear way to establish ownership. Furthermore, in Brazilian Portuguese, there is a strong preference for using delas over suas to avoid the 'seu/sua' ambiguity which often defaults to the second person (you). By choosing delas, you are signaling to your listener that you are definitely talking about 'them' (the women) and not 'you' (the listener).

A decisão final é delas, não nossa.

Social Context: Used frequently when discussing groups of female friends, sisters, or female colleagues.

Using delas correctly requires a shift in how you structure possession compared to English. In English, we say 'their books.' In Portuguese, we say 'the books of them' (os livros delas). The noun comes first, usually preceded by a definite article (o, a, os, as), followed by delas. This post-nominal position is consistent across all registers of the language. One of the most important rules to remember is that delas does not agree with the object being possessed. If the owners are female, you use delas whether they own one car (o carro delas) or ten cars (os carros delas). This is a significant relief for learners who are often overwhelmed by the gender and number agreement required by other Portuguese possessives like minha/meus.

Nenhuma delas quis sair hoje à noite.

Another common usage of delas is as a partitive pronoun, meaning 'of them' or 'among them'. For example, 'Algumas delas' means 'Some of them'. This is used when selecting a subset from a larger feminine group. It is also used after prepositions other than 'de', though in those cases, it usually remains as 'elas' unless the preposition is 'de'. However, the specific contraction delas is exclusively for the 'of' relationship. When you want to emphasize that something belongs specifically to a group of women and not to anyone else, delas is your strongest tool. It creates a clear boundary of ownership that is instantly understood by native speakers.

Pattern 1: Noun + delas: A responsabilidade é delas. (The responsibility is theirs.)
Pattern 2: Quantity + delas: Muitas delas são médicas. (Many of them are doctors.)

A coragem delas inspirou todo o país.

You will hear delas everywhere in the Lusophone world, from the busy streets of São Paulo to the historic alleys of Lisbon. It is a staple of spoken language because it is efficient. In a family setting, you might hear a mother talking about her daughters' grades: 'As notas delas foram ótimas!' In a professional environment, a manager might refer to a female-led team's performance: 'A produtividade delas aumentou este mês.' Because Portuguese is a gendered language, and groups of women are frequently discussed as a distinct unit, delas appears in almost every conversation involving third parties. It is also very common in news reporting when referring to organizations, which are often feminine nouns (e.g., as Nações Unidas, as empresas).

É por causa delas que estamos aqui.

In music and literature, delas is used to evoke a sense of collective female identity. Many Brazilian MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) songs use delas to describe the strength or beauty of women. On social media, you'll see hashtags or captions like 'O mundo é delas' (The world is theirs/belongs to them), often used in the context of female empowerment or celebrating women's achievements. In podcasts and interviews, speakers use delas to clarify who they are talking about when multiple groups have been mentioned. If a speaker mentions a group of men and a group of women, using deles vs delas is the quickest way to distinguish between the two without repeating the nouns.

Media Usage: Common in headlines: 'A vitória é delas!' (The victory is theirs!)
Casual Talk: 'Vou na casa delas' (I'm going to their house).

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is trying to place delas before the noun, mimicking the English 'their'. Saying 'delas casa' is a major error that will immediately mark you as a beginner. Always remember: Noun + delas. Another common pitfall is using delas for a mixed-gender group. In Portuguese, the masculine plural is the default for mixed groups. If you are talking about a group of five women and one man, you must use deles. Using delas in this context is grammatically incorrect and can be confusing. Learners also sometimes try to make delas plural (e.g., 'delass') when referring to multiple objects. This is unnecessary; the 's' at the end of delas already indicates that the *owners* are plural, and it doesn't change regardless of what they own.

Errado: A delas opinião. Correto: A opinião delas.

Confusion between suas and delas is also rampant. While both can mean 'their', suas must agree with the object (e.g., suas casas), whereas delas only cares about the owners. Furthermore, in Brazil, suas is almost always interpreted as 'your' (belonging to você). If you say 'Eu gosto das suas ideias', a Brazilian will think you like *their* (the listener's) ideas. If you mean 'their' (the women's) ideas, you must say 'Eu gosto das ideias delas'. Failing to make this distinction is one of the biggest hurdles to clear communication in Brazilian Portuguese.

Mistake: Gender Neutrality: Using 'delas' for a group of people when you don't know the gender. Use 'deles' instead.
Mistake: Double Possession: Saying 'sua casa delas'. Choose one or the other, usually 'a casa delas'.

To truly understand delas, you must see where it sits among its linguistic siblings. The most direct counterpart is deles, which is the masculine plural version ('of them' - masculine or mixed). Then there are the singular versions: dele (of him) and dela (of her). These four contractions form a perfect grid of third-person possession. Beyond these, we have the traditional possessive adjectives: seu, sua, seus, suas. While these are grammatically equivalent to 'their' in many contexts, their usage varies by region and desired clarity. In Portugal, seu/sua is used more frequently for 'their' than in Brazil, but even there, delas is preferred when the speaker wants to be specific about the feminine nature of the owners.

Delas vs. Suas: 'Delas' is fixed; 'Suas' changes with the noun. 'Delas' is clearer for 'their' in Brazil.
Delas vs. Dela: 'Dela' is singular (her); 'Delas' is plural (their - fem).

A bolsa é dela (singular), mas as malas são delas (plural).

Another alternative, though more formal and less common in daily speech, is the use of próprio/própria. You might hear 'A casa das próprias mulheres' (The women's own house), but this is wordy. In most cases, delas is the most natural choice. It's also worth noting that in some very informal Brazilian dialects, you might hear 'de elas' without the contraction, but this is considered non-standard and should be avoided by learners. Stick to delas for a polished, natural sound that fits into any social situation.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"A herança delas foi processada pelo tribunal."

तटस्थ

"Eu vi as fotos delas no Instagram."

अनौपचारिक

"Aquele papo é coisa delas."

Child friendly

"As bonecas são delas, peça por favor."

बोलचाल

"O brilho é todo delas!"

रोचक तथ्य

The contraction 'delas' is so old that it appears in the earliest Portuguese texts from the 12th century.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ˈdɛ.lɐs/

US /ˈdɛ.las/

The stress is on the first syllable: DE-las.

तुकबंदी

belas velas telas selas janelas estrelas panelas sequelas

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the 'e' as a closed sound (like 'day'). It should be open.
Pronouncing it as 'de-LAS' with stress on the end.
Forgetting the 's' at the end.
Pronouncing the 'd' too harshly like the English 'd'.
Confusing the final 's' with a 'z' sound in regions where it should be 's' or 'sh'.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize once you know 'de' and 'elas'.

लिखना 3/5

Requires remembering the post-nominal position.

बोलना 3/5

Need to ensure the 'e' is open and stress is correct.

श्रवण 2/5

Usually clear, though can be fast in native speech.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

de elas ela dela deles

आगे सीखें

nossas vossas próprias cujo daquelas

उन्नत

concordância nominal pronomes possessivos contrações preposicionais partitivos ênclise

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Contraction of 'de' + 'elas'

A bolsa de elas -> A bolsa delas.

Post-nominal placement

O livro delas (Correct) vs Delas livro (Incorrect).

No agreement with the object

O carro delas / Os carros delas (delas stays the same).

Gender agreement with possessors

Use 'delas' only for female groups.

Definite article usage

Usually 'A/O [Noun] delas'.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

A casa é delas.

The house is theirs (fem).

Simple possession with the verb 'ser'.

As bonecas são delas.

The dolls are theirs.

Plural noun followed by 'delas'.

Onde está o carro delas?

Where is their car?

Question format with 'delas' at the end.

Eu gosto delas.

I like them (fem).

Here 'delas' is 'de' + 'elas' after the verb 'gostar'.

A mãe delas é alta.

Their mother is tall.

Possession of a family member.

Os livros são delas.

The books are theirs.

Masculine plural noun owned by females.

Esta é a sala delas.

This is their room.

Demonstrative 'esta' with 'delas'.

As gatas são delas.

The cats are theirs.

Feminine noun and feminine owners.

Uma delas mora aqui.

One of them lives here.

Partitive use: 'Uma' + 'delas'.

Eu vi o gato delas na rua.

I saw their cat on the street.

Direct object followed by possessive.

A escola delas é longe.

Their school is far.

Subject is 'A escola delas'.

Nós somos amigos delas.

We are friends of theirs.

Relationship expressed with 'delas'.

Você tem o telefone delas?

Do you have their phone number?

Asking for information about 'them'.

A cor favorita delas é azul.

Their favorite color is blue.

Abstract noun 'cor' owned by them.

Elas perderam as chaves delas.

They lost their keys.

Subject 'elas' and possessive 'delas' in one sentence.

O jardim delas é muito bonito.

Their garden is very beautiful.

Describing a possession.

A maioria delas prefere café.

Most of them prefer coffee.

Collective noun 'maioria' followed by 'delas'.

Eu não concordo com a opinião delas.

I don't agree with their opinion.

Using 'delas' with abstract concepts.

A empresa delas está crescendo.

Their company is growing.

'Empresa' is feminine, owners are feminine.

Ele falou sobre o sucesso delas.

He spoke about their success.

Prepositional phrase 'sobre o sucesso delas'.

Nenhuma delas quis participar.

None of them wanted to participate.

Negative pronoun 'nenhuma' with 'delas'.

As roupas delas estão na mala.

Their clothes are in the suitcase.

Plural subject with plural possessive.

Eu comprei um presente para cada uma delas.

I bought a gift for each one of them.

'Cada uma delas' is a common phrase.

A viagem delas foi cancelada.

Their trip was canceled.

Passive voice with a possessive subject.

A influência delas na política é clara.

Their influence on politics is clear.

Complex abstract noun phrase.

Apesar delas, o plano funcionou.

Despite them, the plan worked.

'Apesar de' + 'elas' = 'Apesar delas'.

A pesquisa delas revelou dados novos.

Their research revealed new data.

Academic context.

A herança delas foi dividida igualmente.

Their inheritance was divided equally.

Legal/Financial context.

Elas cuidam da saúde delas.

They take care of their health.

Reflexive-like possession.

A reputação delas está em jogo.

Their reputation is at stake.

Idiomatic expression 'em jogo'.

Muitas delas já viajaram para o exterior.

Many of them have already traveled abroad.

Present perfect context.

A contribuição delas foi fundamental.

Their contribution was fundamental.

Formal evaluation.

A sutil diferença entre as propostas delas.

The subtle difference between their proposals.

Nuanced comparison.

A trajetória delas é marcada por lutas.

Their trajectory is marked by struggles.

Metaphorical/Biographical use.

O silêncio delas foi interpretado como medo.

Their silence was interpreted as fear.

Abstract subject in passive voice.

A obra delas reflete a realidade social.

Their work reflects social reality.

Artistic/Literary criticism.

A autonomia delas deve ser respeitada.

Their autonomy must be respected.

Formal/Ethical context.

A complexidade das vidas delas nos surpreende.

The complexity of their lives surprises us.

Nested possession (of the lives of them).

A persistência delas rendeu frutos.

Their persistence bore fruit.

Idiomatic 'render frutos'.

A visão delas sobre o futuro é otimista.

Their vision of the future is optimistic.

Philosophical/Analytical context.

A idiossincrasia delas permeia o texto.

Their idiosyncrasy permeates the text.

High-level vocabulary.

A despeito delas, a verdade prevalecerá.

In spite of them, the truth will prevail.

Formal conjunction 'A despeito de'.

A magnitude das conquistas delas é inegável.

The magnitude of their achievements is undeniable.

Elevated register.

A essência delas reside na simplicidade.

Their essence resides in simplicity.

Philosophical depth.

A retórica delas convenceu a multidão.

Their rhetoric convinced the crowd.

Political/Linguistic analysis.

A genealogia delas remonta ao século XIX.

Their genealogy dates back to the 19th century.

Historical context.

A mística que envolve as figuras delas.

The mystique that surrounds their figures.

Literary/Poetic structure.

A soberania delas sobre o território.

Their sovereignty over the territory.

Geopolitical context.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

A casa delas

A opinião delas

O trabalho delas

A vida delas

Uma delas

Muitas delas

Nenhuma delas

Por causa delas

Perto delas

Longe delas

सामान्य वाक्यांश

É problema delas.

O mundo é delas.

Cada uma delas.

Algumas delas.

A maioria delas.

Por parte delas.

A vontade delas.

O sucesso delas.

A presença delas.

A culpa é delas.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

delas vs deles

Deles is for males/mixed groups; delas is for females only.

delas vs dela

Dela is singular (her); delas is plural (their).

delas vs suas

Suas can be ambiguous (your/their); delas is always 'their (fem)'.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Não é da conta delas"

It's none of their business.

O que eu faço não é da conta delas.

informal

"Fazer a vontade delas"

To do whatever they want/to cater to them.

Ele sempre faz a vontade delas.

neutral

"Lugar delas"

Their rightful place (often used in social contexts).

As mulheres estão ocupando o lugar delas na ciência.

neutral

"Coisa delas"

Something typical of them/their 'thing'.

Esse jeito de falar é coisa delas.

informal

"Dar o braço a torcer por elas"

To give in to them.

Ele finalmente deu o braço a torcer por elas.

informal

"Estar nas mãos delas"

To be in their hands/under their control.

O futuro da empresa está nas mãos delas.

neutral

"Cair nas graças delas"

To get on their good side.

O novo professor caiu nas graças delas.

informal

"Sair de perto delas"

To get away from them.

É melhor sair de perto delas quando estão bravas.

neutral

"Falar mal delas"

To speak ill of them.

Não é legal falar mal delas pelas costas.

neutral

"Contar com elas"

To count on them.

Podemos contar com elas para o projeto.

neutral

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

delas vs suas

Both can translate to 'their'.

'Suas' agrees with the object and can mean 'your'. 'Delas' agrees with the owner and only means 'their'.

Suas chaves (your keys/their keys) vs As chaves delas (their keys).

delas vs elas

Learners forget the 'de' contraction.

'Elas' is the subject pronoun (they); 'delas' is the possessive (theirs).

Elas estão aqui vs A casa é delas.

delas vs daquelas

Both end in 'elas'.

'Daquelas' means 'of those'; 'delas' means 'of them'.

Gosto daquelas flores vs Gosto das flores delas.

delas vs nossas

Both are feminine plural possessives.

'Nossas' is 'ours'; 'delas' is 'theirs'.

As bolsas são nossas vs As bolsas são delas.

delas vs delas (verb form)

It's not a verb, but learners might confuse it with verb endings.

There is no verb 'delar'.

N/A

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

O [Noun] é delas.

O brinquedo é delas.

Eu vi o [Noun] delas.

Eu vi o cachorro delas.

Uma delas [Verb]...

Uma delas viajou ontem.

A [Abstract Noun] delas é...

A ideia delas é boa.

Apesar delas, [Clause].

Apesar delas, eu fui.

A [Noun] das vidas delas...

A rotina das vidas delas é cansativa.

A [High-level Noun] delas...

A soberania delas é absoluta.

Any

Por causa delas...

Por causa delas, estamos felizes.

शब्द परिवार

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Extremely high in both spoken and written Portuguese.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

A delas casa → A casa delas
In Portuguese, the possessive contraction must follow the noun.
O carro deles (for women) → O carro delas
You must use the feminine form 'delas' when the owners are female.
As casas delass → As casas delas
'Delas' does not change to match the plural noun it follows.
Eu gosto de elas → Eu gosto delas
The contraction of 'de' and 'elas' is mandatory in standard Portuguese.
Using 'delas' for a mixed group → Using 'deles'
Portuguese defaults to the masculine plural for mixed-gender groups.

सुझाव

Post-Noun Rule

Always place 'delas' after the noun. Think 'The car of them' instead of 'Their car'.

Avoid Ambiguity

Use 'delas' in Brazil to make sure people don't think you're saying 'your'.

Female Only

Reserve 'delas' for 100% female groups. One man changes everything to 'deles'.

Open 'E'

Practice saying 'd-EH-las' with a wide mouth for the first vowel.

End of Phrase

You'll often hear 'delas' at the end of a noun phrase, which is a key listening cue.

No Agreement

Don't try to pluralize 'delas' further. It's already perfect as it is.

Partitive Use

Use 'uma delas' or 'algumas delas' to talk about individuals in a group.

Empowerment

Notice 'delas' in modern slogans celebrating women's achievements.

Rhythm

Using 'delas' can sometimes sound more rhythmic and natural than 'suas'.

De + Elas

Whenever you see 'delas', mentally break it back down to 'of them'.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'DELAS' as 'DE' (of) + 'ELAS' (them-girls). It's the 'DELivery' of something to 'AS' girls.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a group of girls holding a sign that says 'DELAS' while pointing to their shared house.

Word Web

elas dela deles dele de suas posse feminino

चैलेंज

Try to describe five things in your room that could belong to a group of women using 'delas'.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the contraction of the Latin preposition 'de' (from/of) and the Vulgar Latin 'illas' (those/them).

मूल अर्थ: Of those women / belonging to them.

Romance (Indo-European).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful to use 'deles' if the group is mixed, as using 'delas' for a group with men can be seen as a mistake or, in specific contexts, a deliberate subversion of gender norms.

English speakers often struggle because 'their' is gender-neutral, while 'delas' is strictly feminine.

The song 'O Mundo é Delas' by various Brazilian artists. Commonly used in 'Luluzinha' (Little Lulu) contexts in Brazil to refer to girls-only groups. Frequent in Brazilian soap operas (telenovelas) when discussing female rivalries or alliances.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Family and Friends

A casa delas
A mãe delas
As amigas delas
O segredo delas

Work and Business

A empresa delas
A reunião delas
O projeto delas
A decisão delas

Education

A escola delas
As notas delas
A professora delas
A pesquisa delas

Daily Life

As chaves delas
O carro delas
As roupas delas
A comida delas

Social/Political

A luta delas
A voz delas
A vitória delas
A história delas

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Você já viu a casa nova delas?"

"O que você acha da opinião delas sobre o assunto?"

"Qual delas você acha que vai ganhar o prêmio?"

"Você conhece a irmã delas que mora em Portugal?"

"Como foi a viagem delas para a Europa?"

डायरी विषय

Escreva sobre uma conquista de um grupo de mulheres e como a vitória foi delas.

Descreva a casa de suas amigas usando 'delas' pelo menos três vezes.

Pense em um grupo de colegas e descreva as responsabilidades delas no trabalho.

Reflita sobre a importância da voz delas na sociedade atual.

Imagine uma conversa onde você explica que um objeto perdido é delas.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, you must use 'deles' for a group of men or a mixed-gender group. 'Delas' is strictly for a group consisting only of females or feminine nouns.

No. 'Delas' stays the same regardless of whether the object is singular or plural. For example, 'o carro delas' and 'os carros delas' are both correct.

It almost always follows the noun it modifies. For example: 'A opinião delas' (The opinion of them).

It is common in both, but in Brazil, it is often preferred over 'suas' to avoid confusion with the word for 'your'.

Yes, if the objects are feminine nouns. For example, if you are talking about 'as empresas' (the companies), you can say 'a sede delas' (their headquarters).

'Dela' is singular (of her), while 'delas' is plural (of them - feminine).

In standard written Portuguese, you should always use the contraction 'delas'. 'De elas' is considered non-standard.

Rarely. It usually follows a noun or a pronoun like 'uma' or 'muitas'. You might see it in 'Delas, eu não espero nada', but this is a specific stylistic choice.

It is an open 'e', like the 'e' in 'met' or 'set'. It is not a closed 'e' like in 'hey'.

It can also mean 'of them' or 'from them' depending on the verb, such as 'Eu gosto delas' (I like them).