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Portuguese Phrase

Sim, eles estão junto aos espelhos.

/sĩ ˈe.lɨʃ iʃˈtɐ̃ ˈʒũ.tu aʊ̯ʃ iʃˈpe.ʎuʃ/
Meaning"Yes, they are next to the mirrors."
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Meaning

The speaker confirms that a group of people or objects (eles) are positioned next to the mirrors. The use of *sim* adds a tone of agreement to a previous question or statement.

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When to use

Use this sentence after someone asks where a group is located (e.g., “Onde eles estão?”) or when you want to affirm that they are indeed beside the mirrors.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sim,elesestãojuntoaosespelhos.

1

Sim

A short affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can be used alone or before a full sentence to confirm.

2

eles

Third‑person plural personal pronoun meaning “they”. Must agree with the verb in number.

3

estão

Present indicative of the verb *estar*, used for temporary states or location with plural subjects.

4

junto a

A prepositional phrase meaning “next to / beside”. When the noun that follows is plural, the article contracts: *a + os = aos*.

5

aos

Contraction of the preposition *a* + definite article *os* (plural masculine).

6

espelhos

Plural noun meaning “mirrors”. The adjective *junto* must agree in number with the noun it modifies.

🗨In Conversation

A

Onde eles estão?

Where are they?

Sim, eles estão junto aos espelhos.

Yes, they are next to the mirrors.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sim, eles estão junto ao espelhos.

    The article must agree with the plural noun; use *aos* instead of *ao*.

  • Sim, eles está junto aos espelhos.

    Verb must agree with the plural subject *eles*; use *estão*.

  • Sim, eles estão junto dos espelhos.

    The correct preposition is *a* (a + os = aos), not *de*.

↔Alternatives

  • Sim, eles ficam ao lado dos espelhos.

    Yes, they are beside the mirrors.

  • Claro, eles estão perto dos espelhos.

    Sure, they are near the mirrors.

  • Eles estão junto aos espelhos, sim.

    They are next to the mirrors, yes.

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Cultural Tip

In Portuguese, *junto a* can be followed by either a singular or plural noun, but the article must agree: *junto ao espelho* (singular) vs. *junto aos espelhos* (plural). Also, *estar* indicates a temporary location, while *ficar* can be used for a more permanent or habitual placement.