aquele

This is the 777th most frequent Portuguese word.


aquele

"That" (used to refer to something/someone distant from both the speaker and listener).


Here, 'aquele' modifies the noun 'prato' (dish), indicating a specific dish that is farther away.

Eu gostaria de experimentar aquele prato.

I would like to try that dish.


Here, 'aquele' is used to indicate a man at a distance, combined with 'ali' for emphasis on location.

Aquele homem ali é o novo vizinho.

That man over there is the new neighbor.


'Aquele' refers to a specific day in the past, making it clear in context which day is being discussed.

Você se lembra daquele dia na praia?

Do you remember that day at the beach?