é que

See also: eque

Portuguese

Phrase

é que

  1. the thing is (introduces a justification or excuse to alleviate an unfavorable situation)
    É que o cachorro comeu minha lição de casa.
    The thing is, the dog ate my homework.
  2. particle of focus or emphasis
    Eu é que fiz o trabalho.
    It was me who did the work
  3. interrogative particle (reinforcement)
    Quem é que chegou?
    Who did arrive?
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