em cima

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Portuguese

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): (careful pronunciation) /ẽj̃ ˈsĩ.mɐ/, (natural pronunciation) /ĩ ˈsĩ.mɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): (careful pronunciation) /ẽj̃ ˈsi.ma/, (natural pronunciation) /ĩ ˈsi.ma/

Adverb

em cima (not comparable)

  1. above (in a higher place)
  2. upstairs (up the stairs; on a higher floor or level)
  3. (Brazil, idiomatic) depending on or sustaining from (someone or something), chiefly in a unfair way, like taking advantage
    Ele ganhou dinheiro em cima de mim!He earned money taking advantage of me!

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