desde

[ˈdɛz.dɨ (Portugal) / ˈdɛz.dɨ (Brazil)]

preposition/conjunction

since, from

1. indicating the starting point in time

I have lived here since 2010

Eu moro aqui desde 2010

2. indicating the starting point in space or position

From the window, you can see the mountains

Desde a janela, você pode ver as montanhas

3. expressing a condition or reason (conjunction)

Since you're here, let's talk

Desde que você está aqui, vamos conversar

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desde

Standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

desde

Standard usage with no regional variation

Rio de Janeiro

desde

Standard usage with no regional variation

Portugal

desde

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

desde já (right away, from now on)

desde o princípio (from the beginning)

desde sempre (since forever, always)

desde que (as long as, provided that)

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