Portuguese Phrase
Abram seus livros na página 25.
Meaning
The sentence is a polite command telling a group to open their books to page 25. It is commonly used by teachers or presenters to direct an audience to a specific location in a text.
When to use
Use this phrase in a classroom, workshop, or any setting where you need a group to turn to a particular page. It works best with a formal or respectful tone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Abramseuslivrosnapágina25
Imperative (Abram)
Abram is the formal plural imperative form of abrir (to open), used when addressing a group politely.
Possessive adjective (seus)
Seus means 'your' (plural or formal) and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
Preposition + article contraction (na)
Na = em + a, meaning 'in/on the' for feminine nouns.
Numeral (25)
Numbers are written as digits in Portuguese, pronounced as 'vinte e cinco'.
🗨In Conversation
Abram seus livros na página 25, por favor.
Please open your books to page 25.
Já estou na página 25.
I'm already on page 25.
✕Common Mistakes
Abra seus livros na página 25.
Do not use the singular informal imperative 'abre' when addressing a group.
Abram seu livro na página 25.
If you are speaking to a single student, use 'seu' (masculine) or 'sua' (feminine).
Abram seus livros no página 25.
The preposition should match the gender of 'página' (feminine). Do not say 'no página'.
↔Alternatives
Virem para a página 25.
Turn to page 25.
Abram os livros na página vinte e cinco.
Open the books on page twenty‑five.
Por favor, passem para a página 25.
Please go to page 25.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, teachers often use the formal plural (vocês) when speaking to a whole class, even if the students are young. The imperative form Abram reflects that respectful tone. Avoid using the informal singular abrir (abre) unless you are speaking to one person you know well.