What does nesta in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word nesta in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nesta in Portuguese.

The word nesta in Portuguese means in this, nesta altura, neste momento, nesta altura do acontecimento, nesta altura, neste ponto, por aqui, nesta vizinhança, nesta manhã, por aqui. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nesta

in this

contração (em + esta)

nesta altura, neste momento

adverb (now)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
It is important at this juncture to choose the best path for ourselves and for our descendants.

nesta altura do acontecimento

expression (now, at present) (agora, no presente)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
I am not studying English at this moment in time.

nesta altura, neste ponto

adverb (at some point before this moment)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
I would normally be in bed by this time. By this time, you should have finished studying for the exam.

por aqui, nesta vizinhança

adverb (mainly US (in this area or place)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
Is there a post office hereabouts, or must I go to the next village?

nesta manhã

adverb (during the current morning) (durante esta manhã)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
I woke up very early this morning. I have a meeting later this morning.

por aqui

adverb (in this direction)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
O quarto é por aqui, seguindo o corredor. Venha por aqui e vou lhe mostrar a sua nova sala.
The room's this way, down the hallway. Come this way and I'll show you your new office.

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