nas

nas

"Nas" is the contraction of "em" (in/on) + "as" (the, feminine plural).

This sentence demonstrates 'nas' as a contraction of the preposition 'em' and the feminine plural definite article 'as', indicating location: 'on the shelves'.

Eu guardei os livros nas prateleiras.

I stored the books on the shelves.

Here, 'nas' is used to merge 'em' with 'as', showing location: 'in the streets'.

As crianças brincam nas ruas à tarde.

The children play in the streets in the afternoon.

This example shows 'nas' as part of a locative expression combining 'em' with 'as': 'in the trees' of the park.

Há pássaros coloridos nas árvores do parque.

There are colorful birds in the trees of the park.