Usages of pela
O granizo foi removido do passeio pela equipa de limpeza.
The hail was removed from the sidewalk by the cleaning team.
O desfile foi organizado pela escola de costura local.
The fashion show was organised by the local sewing school.
Graças a uma rotina simples e a pequenas pausas, o meu progresso está a ser notado pela professora.
Thanks to a simple routine and small breaks, my progress is being noticed by the teacher.
Subo pela escada rolante pensando na entrevista e respirando fundo.
I go up the escalator thinking about the interview and breathing deeply.
Test yourself: What does pela mean?
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