Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"And" in Portuguese: e
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And in Portuguese is e. Link words with café e leite or people with eu e você. Keep e as its own small word between items.
Café order
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How to pronounce e
Say it
ee
/ˈe/
ee
"And" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| e | and Default linker. | Default linker. |
| eu e você | you and I People pairs. | People pairs. |
| isso e aquilo | this and that Vague lists. | Vague lists. |
| e aí? | so / what’s up? Casual opener; related. | Casual opener; related. |
How to use e in real life
- 1Café order
Quero café e leite sem açúcar.
I want coffee and milk with no sugar.
Food pair.
- 2Travel plan
Vamos de ônibus e metrô até lá.
We’ll go by bus and metro to get there.
Transport chain.
- 3Introducing people
Este é o João e esta é a Ana.
This is João and this is Ana.
Names linked with e.
Mistakes English speakers make with e
Incorrect: Café y leite.
Correct: Café e leite.
Portuguese uses e, not Spanish y.
Incorrect: Eu você vamos.
Correct: Eu e você vamos.
Put e between the two subjects.
Good to know
E is tiny but everywhere in Brazilian speech. E aí? is a full greeting on its own. In careful reading aloud, e stays clear between list items so numbers and names don’t blur together.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a snack order
ChatPal
Você quer pão e queijo?
Do you want bread and cheese?
You
Quero pão e queijo, sim.
I want bread and cheese, yes.
ChatPal
E suco? Tem laranja e uva.
And juice? There’s orange and grape.
You
Laranja só. Obrigada.
Just orange. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "And" in Portuguese
How do you say and?
E.
You and I?
Eu e você.
Spanish y?
No—Portuguese is e.
What’s e aí?
Casual hi / so then?
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