Usages of de
Hoje vesti uma saia longa para o jantar, ao contrário do fim de semana passado em que fui de calças.
Today I wore a long skirt for dinner, unlike last weekend when I went in jeans.
Eu gosto de ler antes de jantar.
I like to read before having dinner.
O Pedro explica o exame de modo claro.
Pedro explains the exam in a clear way.
De manhã, subi o estore devagar e vi que o pátio estava cheio de água.
In the morning, I raised the blind slowly and saw that the patio was full of water.
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