a criança→ childPortuguese word meaning
"a criança" is a A2-level Portuguese word meaning "child". Below you can find 17 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
17 stories
Example Sentences

Game Night
As crianças estão muito felizes.
The children are very happy.

The Beautiful Sunset
Duas crianças brincam perto da fonte.
Two children play near the fountain.

A Snowy Day
As crianças brincam lá fora.
Children are playing outside.

First Day of Spring
As crianças brincam na relva.
Children are playing on the grass.

In the Waiting Room
Uma mãe está sentada com o seu filho pequeno.
A mother sits with her small child.

The Friendly Dragon
As crianças choram porque têm frio.
The children are crying because they are cold.

The Tour Guide
As crianças brincam perto da água.
Children are playing near the water.

Hansel and Gretel
Ela queria deixar as crianças na floresta.
She wanted to leave the children in the forest.

Family Reunion
Ela caminhou pelo jardim onde tinha brincado quando criança.
She walked through the garden where she had played as a child.

Joining a Sports Club
Mark amava futebol desde criança.
Mark loved football since he was a child.

The Tennis Match
Marco amava tênis desde criança.
Marco loved tennis since he was a child.

Pinocchio
As crianças podiam brincar o dia todo e a noite toda.
Children could play all day and all night.

Keeping in Touch
Elas são amigas desde que eram crianças.
They have been friends since they were children.

The Unexpected Letter
'A nossa mãe teve outro filho antes de nós,' revelou a carta.
'Our mother had another child before us,' the letter revealed.

The Noisy Neighbors
Eles tinham duas crianças pequenas que adoravam correr e pular.
They had two small children who loved to run and jump.

The Lost Crown
A sua cria mais nova tinha caído num pequeno buraco.
Their youngest child had fallen into a small hole.

Rumpelstiltskin
'Então me prometa seu primeiro filho quando você se tornar rainha,' exigiu o homenzinho.
'Then promise me your first child when you become queen,' the little man demanded.
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