deles

[ˈdɛ.lɨʃ (European Portuguese) / ˈdɛ.liz (Brazilian Portuguese)]

pronoun

theirs; of them

1. Possessive pronoun indicating that something belongs to or is associated with a group of people (third person plural)

This house is theirs.

Esta casa é deles.

2. Genitive form of the third person plural pronoun, showing possession or relationship

The color of their cars

A cor dos carros deles

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

deles

Standard form for masculine plural possessive; commonly used in everyday speech

São Paulo

deles

Standard usage, no regional variation

Rio de Janeiro

deles

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

deles

Standard form; slightly more formal pronunciation than Brazilian Portuguese

ser coisa deles - to be their business/affair

à maneira deles - in their way

do lado deles - on their side

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