sai

This is the 1397th most frequent Portuguese word.

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sai

"Sai" means "leaves," "gets out," or "goes out."


In this sentence, 'sai' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'sair,' meaning 'to leave' or 'to exit.' It indicates the action of 'leaving from a place.'

Ela sai de casa cedo todos os dias.

She leaves home early every day.


Here, 'sai' again refers to the verb 'sair,' signifying 'to come out' or 'to be removed.' It is used to describe the shirt leaving the location where it was stored.

A camisa dela sai do armário e vai para a mala.

Her shirt comes out of the closet and goes into the suitcase.


In this instance, 'saia' is the subjunctive form of 'sair,' used to express desire or uncertainty related to the action.

Ele pede que eu saia antes das oito.

He asks that I leave before eight.