When you're trying to say "to the" in Portuguese, you need to think about the gender and number of the noun that follows. If the noun is feminine plural, you'll use às.
This is a contraction of the preposition "a" (to) and the definite article "as" (the - feminine plural). So, it literally means "to the" when referring to multiple feminine things or places.
You'll often see this in phrases indicating time, like "às duas horas" (at two o'clock), because "horas" (hours) is a feminine plural noun. It's also used for destinations, such as "Eu vou às praias" (I'm going to the beaches).
Remember, if the noun is masculine plural, you'd use aos, and for singular nouns, you'd use à (feminine) or ao (masculine).
When we use the feminine plural article as after the preposition a, they contract to become às. This is a very common contraction, so you'll hear it all the time. Think of it like saying 'to the' when the noun is feminine and plural.
For example, you might say Eu vou às compras, which means 'I'm going shopping' (literally 'to the shopping'). Or Ela chega às três, meaning 'She arrives at three' (literally 'at the three' for 'three o'clock'). It's essential for forming many everyday phrases.
§ Common Mistakes with 'às'
The Portuguese word 'às' is a contraction of the preposition 'a' (to/at) and the feminine plural definite article 'as' (the). While it seems straightforward, there are a few common pitfalls for English speakers. Let's break down where learners often stumble.
- DEFINITION
- To the (feminine plural contraction of a + as).
The biggest mistake is forgetting that 'às' is specifically for feminine plural nouns. If the noun is masculine plural, you'll use 'aos'. If it's feminine singular, you'll use 'à'. If it's masculine singular, you'll use 'ao'. This might seem like a lot to remember, but with practice, it becomes second nature.
§ Mistake 1: Using 'às' with masculine plural nouns
This is a very common error. For example, if you want to say 'to the boys', you might instinctively think 'às meninos'. But 'meninos' is masculine plural, so the correct contraction is 'aos'.
Eu dei os livros aos meninos. (I gave the books to the boys.)
§ Mistake 2: Using 'às' with singular feminine nouns
Another common slip-up is using 'às' when the noun is feminine but singular. In this case, you should use 'à'. For instance, 'to the girl' should be 'à menina', not 'às menina'.
Eu fui à escola. (I went to the school.)
§ Mistake 3: Forgetting the grave accent (crase)
The grave accent (`) on the 'a' is crucial. It signifies the contraction of 'a' + 'as'. If you write 'as' without the accent, it's just the feminine plural definite article 'the', and it often changes the meaning or makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Consider the difference:
Às: Contraction (to the)
As: Definite article (the)
Nós vamos às praias. (We are going to the beaches.)
Eu gosto das praias. (I like the beaches.) - Here, 'das' is 'de + as'.
§ Mistake 4: Overusing 'às'
Sometimes learners tend to use 'às' in situations where no preposition 'a' is required, or where a different preposition is more appropriate. Remember, 'às' implies movement to a feminine plural noun or refers to a specific time.
Incorrect example:
Eu vi as meninas. (I saw the girls.) - No 'às' needed here because 'ver' (to see) doesn't take the preposition 'a'.
Correct usage (time):
Nós nos encontramos às duas horas. (We meet at two o'clock.)
To avoid these mistakes, always think about three things:
Is the noun feminine?
Is the noun plural?
Does the verb or context require the preposition 'a'?
If the answer to all three is yes, then 'às' is your word. Otherwise, you'll need to use 'ao', 'à', 'aos', or simply 'as' without the accent.
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Eu vou às compras.
I go to the shops.
Nós chegamos às dez horas.
We arrive at ten o'clock.
Eles dão flores às professoras.
They give flowers to the teachers.
Ela gosta de ir às festas.
She likes to go to parties.
Vou às aulas de português.
I'm going to Portuguese classes.
Ele fala às pessoas com respeito.
He speaks to people with respect.
A criança foi às ruas brincar.
The child went to the streets to play.
As chaves estão às tuas mãos.
The keys are in your hands.
Eu vou às compras no sábado.
I go to the shops on Saturday.
Contraction of 'a' (to) and 'as' (the - feminine plural). Used before feminine plural nouns indicating destination or time.
Ele sempre chega às oito.
He always arrives at eight (o'clock).
Used with feminine plural numbers referring to hours.
Nós vamos às festas da cidade.
We go to the city parties.
Used before 'festas' (parties - feminine plural) indicating destination.
Às vezes, eu estudo até tarde.
Sometimes, I study late.
'Às vezes' is a common expression meaning 'sometimes'.
Ela foi às ilhas em suas férias.
She went to the islands on her vacation.
Used before 'ilhas' (islands - feminine plural) indicating destination.
Eu leio às crianças antes de dormir.
I read to the children before sleeping.
Used before 'crianças' (children - feminine plural) indicating the recipient of the action.
Eles se encontram às segundas-feiras.
They meet on Mondays.
Used with days of the week when referring to recurring actions on those days.
Você pode vir às dez?
Can you come at ten (o'clock)?
Used with feminine plural numbers referring to hours.
常见搭配
常用短语
Ela vai às compras todos os sábados.
She goes shopping every Saturday.
Nós vamos chegar às três da tarde.
We are going to arrive at three in the afternoon.
As crianças voltaram às aulas na semana passada.
The children returned to classes last week.
Por favor, responda às perguntas com cuidado.
Please answer the questions carefully.
Ele dedica-se às artes plásticas há anos.
He has dedicated himself to visual arts for years.
Às vezes, eu gosto de caminhar na praia.
Sometimes, I like to walk on the beach.
Ele andava às escuras pelo corredor.
He was walking in the dark through the corridor.
Saímos às pressas para não perder o ônibus.
We left in a hurry so as not to miss the bus.
Precisamos resolver isso às claras, sem segredos.
We need to solve this clearly, without secrets.
Ele comeu o chocolate às escondidas.
He ate the chocolate secretly.
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Time expressions
- às vezes (sometimes)
- às 3 horas (at 3 o'clock)
- chegar às cinco (to arrive at five)
Referring to feminine plural nouns
- Vou às compras (I'm going shopping - literally 'to the shopping')
- Ele deu flores às mulheres (He gave flowers to the women)
- As crianças foram às aulas (The children went to classes)
Indicating direction or destination (with feminine plural nouns)
- Nós fomos às montanhas (We went to the mountains)
- Voltar às origens (To return to the origins)
- Ir às festas (To go to parties)
Idiomatic expressions
- às pressas (in a hurry)
- às escuras (in the dark)
- às claras (in the open, clearly)
Referring to specific institutions or locations (feminine plural)
- Eu vou às escolas (I go to the schools)
- Eles foram às praias (They went to the beaches)
- Dirigir-se às autoridades (To address the authorities)
对话开场白
"Que horas você costuma ir às compras?"
"Você prefere ir às montanhas ou às praias nas férias?"
"Com que frequência você vai às festas?"
"Você já se sentiu às escuras sobre algo importante?"
"Quais são as suas prioridades quando você vai às aulas?"
日记主题
Descreva um dia em que você fez tudo às pressas. Como você se sentiu?
Pense em um lugar que você gosta de ir às vezes. O que você faz lá?
Escreva sobre um momento em que você precisou ir às autoridades para resolver um problema.
Qual é a sua hora favorita para ir às ruas? Por quê?
Imagine que você está planejando uma viagem. Quais lugares você gostaria de ir às visitas?
自我测试 24 个问题
Eu vou ___ compras.
The word 'compras' (shopping/purchases) is feminine and plural, so the contraction 'às' is needed. 'Eu vou às compras' means 'I'm going shopping'.
Nós vamos ___ praias no verão.
'Praias' (beaches) is a feminine plural noun. Therefore, the correct contraction is 'às'. 'Nós vamos às praias' means 'We go to the beaches'.
Eles chegam ___ nove horas.
When referring to specific hours that are plural (like 'nove horas' - nine o'clock), we use 'às'. 'Eles chegam às nove horas' means 'They arrive at nine o'clock'.
Ela gosta de ir ___ festas.
'Festas' (parties) is a feminine plural noun, so 'às' is the correct contraction. 'Ela gosta de ir às festas' means 'She likes to go to parties'.
Damos flores ___ professoras.
'Professoras' (female teachers) is a feminine plural noun, requiring 'às'. 'Damos flores às professoras' means 'We give flowers to the teachers'.
Eu sempre vou ___ aulas de português.
'Aulas' (classes) is feminine and plural, so 'às' is the appropriate contraction. 'Eu sempre vou às aulas de português' means 'I always go to Portuguese classes'.
This sentence means 'We are going shopping tomorrow.' The 'às' contracts 'a' (to) and 'as' (the feminine plural article).
This sentence means 'They arrived at five o'clock.' Here, 'às' is used for specific times.
This sentence means 'I like to go to the beaches of the Algarve.' 'às' combines 'a' (to) with 'as' (the plural feminine article for 'praias').
They went shopping at the mall.
The teacher gave the books to the female students.
We go to the village festivals every year.
Read this aloud:
Diga 'Eles foram às compras'.
Focus: às
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Read this aloud:
Diga 'Ela se referiu às regras'.
Focus: às regras
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Read this aloud:
Diga 'Vou às praias do Algarve'.
Focus: às praias
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The sentence translates to 'I always go to the company meetings to stay informed.' The structure 'ir às' (to go to the) is key here, with 'às' agreeing with 'reuniões' (feminine plural).
This means 'Those children love going to the club's pools in the summer.' Again, 'ir às' is used, and 'às' contracts with 'as piscinas' (the pools).
The sentence translates to 'After work, she usually goes to dance classes.' 'Ir às aulas' (to go to classes) correctly uses 'às' because 'aulas' is feminine plural.
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a cerca de
B1About; approximately.
à direita
A2To the right side.
à esquerda
A2To the left side.
a fim de
A2in order to
à frente
A2In front of.
a frente
A2At or toward the front.
À frente de
A2In front of
a tempo
A2on time, punctually
à volta de
A2Around.
abaixo
A1At a lower level or layer than; below.
