a tela→ screenPortuguese word meaning
"a tela" is a A2-level Portuguese word meaning "screen". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
13 stories
Example Sentences

The Video Call
A tela mostra 'Ligando...'
The screen shows 'Calling...'

Buying a Smartphone
Lisa pegou o telefone e olhou para a tela.
Lisa picked up the phone and looked at the screen.

The Difficult Customer
A tela tinha uma rachadura grande no canto.
The screen had a large crack in the corner.

Computer Problems
Tom apertou o botão novamente, mas a tela continuou preta.
Tom pressed the button again, but the screen stayed black.

At the Optician
Maria escolheu lentes que bloqueariam a luz azul das telas.
Maria chose lenses that would block blue light from screens.

At the Border
Ele olhou para a tela por um momento.
He looked at the screen for a moment.

Project Deadline
'Olhe aqui,' diz ela, apontando para a tela.
'Look here,' she points at the screen.

Dealing with Work Stress
Seus olhos estavam vermelhos de ficar olhando para a tela do computador por horas.
His eyes were red from staring at the computer screen for hours.

Learning to Code
Quando ela executou o programa, as palavras apareceram na sua tela.
When she ran the program, the words appeared on her screen.

The Empty Nest
Comprou tintas, pincéis e telas.
She bought paints, brushes, and canvases.

The Art Gallery
Os vermelhos, amarelos e azuis saltavam das telas e enchiam o espaço de energia.
Reds, yellows, and blues jumped off the canvases and filled the space with energy.

The Conference Call
Finalmente, o Sr. Rodriguez do escritório de Madrid apareceu na tela.
Finally, Mr. Rodriguez from the Madrid office appeared on screen.

Business Negotiation
David olhou para a tela com interesse.
David looked at the screen with interest.
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