Usage examples of "De" in Portuguese with translation to English

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Já está fora de moda. It's already out of fashion.
Tive de mudar o plano. I had to change the plan.
De mau pagador, em farelos From a bad paymaster, get what you can
Eu parei de comer carne. I've given up eating meat.
O seguro morreu de velho Better be safe than sorry
Ovelhas se alimentam de grama. Sheep feed on grass.
Eu o abasteci de comida. I furnished him with food.
Vai para casa de autocarro? Are you going home by bus?
Vamos embora amanhã de manhã. Let's leave tomorrow morning.
Filho de peixe, peixinho é A chip off the old block
Quando se inteirou do êxito dos demais, ficou verde de inveja. Upon finding out about the others' success, she turned green with envy.
Filho de gato mata rato That that comes of a cat, will catch mice
Ele é vítima de insônia. He is subject to insomnia.
Quando ele voltou de Osaka? When did he return from Osaka?
Você deveria parar de fumar. You'd better give up smoking.
Esperei mais de duas horas. I waited more than two hours.
Fique de olho naquele homem. Keep watch on that man.
Ele estava ardendo de raiva. He was burning with his anger.
Eu gosto de caminhar só. I like walking by myself.
Vamos conversar antes de lutar. Let's talk before fighting.
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