of that/from that (contraction of 'de' + 'esse')
1. Contraction of the preposition 'de' (of/from) with the demonstrative pronoun 'esse' (that), used to indicate possession, origin, or relation to something previously mentioned
The color of that car is beautiful
A cor desse carro é linda
2. Used to refer to something near the person being addressed or something just mentioned
I don't like that book you're reading
Não gosto desse livro que você está lendo
3. Indicates possession or belonging related to a nearby or mentioned object
The pages of that document are torn
As páginas desse documento estão rasgadas
This is a fundamental contraction in Brazilian Portuguese, essential for daily communication. It's used extensively in both formal and informal contexts. Understanding demonstrative contractions like 'desse' is crucial for Portuguese learners, as they are among the most frequently used words in the language. The contraction reflects the natural phonetic reduction that occurs in Portuguese speech patterns.
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