Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
é que
particle of focus or emphasis
Pronunciation: say é que
Meaning
particle of focus or emphasis
Example
É que o cachorro comeu minha lição de casa.
The thing is, the dog ate my homework.
Practice tips
- Practice é que out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for intermediate-level learners.