No. 1,411 in Portuguese
às
"Às" means "at the" or "to the" (feminine singular) in English.
In a sentence
Eu vou às compras toda semana.
I go shopping every week.
The word 'às' is used here as a contraction combining 'a' (to) and 'as' (plural feminine article), indicating the direction towards shopping activities.
Chego às oito da manhã no trabalho.
I arrive at work at eight in the morning.
In this case, 'às' is used to specify time, derived from 'a' (to) and 'as' (plural feminine article), referring to the specific hour of arrival.
As aulas de culinária são às quartas e sextas.
The cooking classes are on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The usage of 'às' here indicates the days scheduled for the cooking classes, formed by 'a' (to) combined with 'as' (plural feminine article).
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