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O pássaro é pequeno.

O pássaro é pequeno.
The bird is small.
FromLesson 3inHardcore Portuguese (Brazil)

Breakdown of O pássaro é pequeno.

ser
to be
pequeno
small
o pássaro
the bird
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Questions & Answers about O pássaro é pequeno.

Why does the sentence use O (the) instead of Um (a)?
In Portuguese, using O indicates we’re talking about a specific bird or referring to “the bird” in a general context, rather than Um, which would mean “a bird.” Definite articles are used more frequently in Portuguese than in English to specify or generalize nouns.
Is it correct to say O pássaro está pequeno instead of O pássaro é pequeno?
In Portuguese, é (from the verb ser) typically describes a more permanent characteristic (the bird is small by nature), whereas está (from the verb estar) would imply a temporary state, which doesn’t quite make sense for describing the bird’s size. Therefore, O pássaro é pequeno is correct for describing its inherent trait.
Why is pequeno placed after pássaro?
Most adjectives in Portuguese come after the noun. While there can be exceptions, generally the pattern is (article) + (noun) + (adjective). So pássaro pequeno is the typical order.
How do you pronounce the ã sound in pássaro?
The ã in Portuguese is a nasal sound. You produce it by allowing some air to escape through your nose as you say the vowel. You can practice by gently humming an “ah” sound with your mouth slightly open, making sure you feel the resonance in your nose.
How should I stress pássaro?
The stress falls on the first syllable (páss). So it sounds like PAH-sah-roo, with the emphasis on PAH.