No. 4 in Portuguese
da
"Da" is a contraction of "de" (of/from) and "a" (the, feminine singular).
In a sentence
A chave da porta está na mesa.
The key to the door is on the table.
Here, 'da' is a contraction of 'de' (of) and 'a' (the). It functions to indicate possession or relation.
O sabor da comida é incrível.
The taste of the food is amazing.
In this sentence, 'da' functions as a contraction of 'de' (of) and 'a' (the), indicating association or origin.
Gosto da música que está tocando.
I like the music that is playing.
Here, 'da' is a contraction of 'de' (of) and 'a' (the), used to specify the object of liking.
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