Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
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In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use the preposition DE (from/of) and its variations: DA, DO, DAS, and DOS.
DE is usually translated into English as “from” or “of,” though it can have other translations depending on the context.
This preposition appears in many different contexts, but in this lesson, we’ll focus on the two most common: origin and possession. You’ll also learn how to pronounce it with a Brazilian accent.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why do we say “de São Paulo” but “do Brasil”?
00:19 The preposition DE and its variations: DA, DO, DAS, DOS
00:31 How to pronounce “DE” – /dʒi/, /di/, or /de/?
00:54 Regional accents in Brazil: São Paulo, Rio, Recife, and Paraná
01:48 Free PDF with exercises: speakingbrazilian.kit.com/de_da_do
02:11 Two main uses of DE: origin and possession
02:39 DE to express origin
02:55 Gender and contraction: DE + A, DE + O, DE + AS, DE + OS
03:35 Examples
03:49 Contractions are mandatory – don’t say “de o Brasil”!
04:02 How to know the gender of a word?
04:26 Examples
04:41 Exceptions: Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Portugal, Angola
05:16 How about Canada?
05:51 Tip: Use DE if you’re unsure
06:10 DE to show possession
06:43 Word order switch: This is Maria’s book → Este é o livro da Maria
07:10 Optional use of articles before names: da Maria or de Maria
07:40 Practice time! De onde você é?
07:51 Free PDF: speakingbrazilian.kit.com/de_da_do
08:34 Learn more with Speaking Brazilian courses: speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses
08:49 Like this video and subscribe! See you next time!
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Get your FREE lesson pdf here: speakingbrazilian.kit.com/de_da_do
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use the preposition DE (from/of) and its variations: DA, DO, DAS, and DOS.
DE is usually translated into English as “from” or “of,” though it can have other translations depending on the context.
This preposition appears in many different contexts, but in this lesson, we’ll focus on the two most common: origin and possession. You’ll also learn how to pronounce it with a Brazilian accent.
Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to support my channel and have access to the transcript of my videos: school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube
Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: speakingbrazilian.com/free
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why do we say “de São Paulo” but “do Brasil”?
00:19 The preposition DE and its variations: DA, DO, DAS, DOS
00:31 How to pronounce “DE” – /dʒi/, /di/, or /de/?
00:54 Regional accents in Brazil: São Paulo, Rio, Recife, and Paraná
01:48 Free PDF with exercises: speakingbrazilian.kit.com/de_da_do
02:11 Two main uses of DE: origin and possession
02:39 DE to express origin
02:55 Gender and contraction: DE + A, DE + O, DE + AS, DE + OS
03:35 Examples
03:49 Contractions are mandatory – don’t say “de o Brasil”!
04:02 How to know the gender of a word?
04:26 Examples
04:41 Exceptions: Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Portugal, Angola
05:16 How about Canada?
05:51 Tip: Use DE if you’re unsure
06:10 DE to show possession
06:43 Word order switch: This is Maria’s book → Este é o livro da Maria
07:10 Optional use of articles before names: da Maria or de Maria
07:40 Practice time! De onde você é?
07:51 Free PDF: speakingbrazilian.kit.com/de_da_do
08:34 Learn more with Speaking Brazilian courses: speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses
08:49 Like this video and subscribe! See you next time!
Video production and cinematography: @roblanghammer (IG)
Video editor: fiverr.com/share/AwWyVB
Thumbnail design: @estudio.formiga (IG)
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Speaking Brazilian Language School specializes in Brazilian Portuguese. We offer online courses for students of all levels.
#BrazilianPortuguese #portuguesbrasileiro #portuguesdoBrasil #portugaisbrésilien #PortogheseBrasiliano #BrasilianischesPortugiesisch #Portuguesbrasileno
