a prateleira→ shelfPortuguese word meaning
"a prateleira" is a A1-level Portuguese word meaning "shelf". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences
The Coffee Break
Pego numa chávena limpa da prateleira.
I take a clean cup from the shelf.
At the Bakery
O padeiro pega um pão grande da prateleira.
The baker takes a big loaf from the shelf.
Shopkeeper and Customer
A comerciante pega leite da prateleira.
The shopkeeper takes milk from the shelf.
The Missing Item
A Mia vê algo vermelho na prateleira.
Mia sees something red on the shelf.
Finding the Right Size
A funcionária olha para a prateleira.
The assistant looks at the shelf.
Getting a Library Card
Há muitos livros nas prateleiras.
There are many books on the shelves.
The Difficult Customer
Minha colega Sarah já estava lá, organizando as prateleiras.
My colleague Sarah was already there, organizing the shelves.
The New Apartment
Ela os colocou nas prateleiras vazias um por um.
She put them on the empty shelves one by one.
The Apprenticeship
Fazia cadeiras, mesas e prateleiras.
He made chairs, tables, and shelves.
The Forgotten Room
Havia livros antigos empilhados em prateleiras que alcançavam o teto.
There were old books stacked on shelves that reached the ceiling.