How is the word por translated from Portuguese to English

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preposition

Indica o meio, a causa ou o caminho; em «por favor», serve para pedir.

Indicates the means, the cause, or the route; in a certain phrase, it is used to make a polite request.

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Examples with “por”

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  • Por favor, envia o relatório hoje. — Please send the report today.

  • Vamos por aqui ou pela ponte? — Shall we go this way or by the bridge?

  • Não passes por lá a esta hora. — Don't go by there at this hour.

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