How to Say ‘On top’ in Portuguese
Em cima
EHN SEE-ma
[EHN SEE-ma]
💬 Usage Tip: [Em cima] is a very common two-word phrase meaning "on top" or "up above." Portuguese often uses these little preposition phrases where English might use one word, like [em frente] for "ahead."
Phrase Breakdown
Em
[EHN]
On
In a position of being above something else.
O livro está em cima da mesa.
The book is on the table.
cima
[SEE-ma]
Top
The highest or uppermost point or part.
Há um vaso em cima do armário.
There is a vase on top of the cabinet.
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