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A gente
Literal meaning: "The people"
We / Us (informal Brazil)
ah ZHEN-chee
What does it mean?
A gente literally means the people but in Brazilian Portuguese it is used constantly as an informal substitute for nós (we). Using it immediately makes you sound more Brazilian.
How to use it
Very safe and natural in any casual or friendly conversation. Distinctly Brazilian.
Example sentences
We can go later.
A gente pode ir mais tarde.
Let's go.
A gente vai.
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