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Questions & Answers about O professor é confiável.
Why do we use O before professor in this sentence?
In Portuguese, definite articles (o, a, os, as) are used before nouns to indicate something specific. Here, O professor refers to a particular teacher we’re talking about, rather than any teacher in general.
Why is the verb é used instead of está?
Portuguese uses ser (é) to talk about permanent or inherent characteristics. Saying O professor é confiável suggests trustworthiness as a defining trait, rather than a temporary state.
How is confiável pronounced in Brazilian Portuguese?
It can be approximated as kon-fee-AH-veh-u (in phonetic symbols: /kõ.fi.ˈa.vɛw/). Notice how the l at the end is somewhat like a “w” sound in many Brazilian accents.
Can confiável be used for objects or just for people?
You can use confiável for both people and things. For example, you can say Ele é um amigo confiável (He is a reliable friend) or Este site é confiável (This website is trustworthy).
Are there synonyms for confiável in Portuguese?
Yes, you can use words like fiável, seguro, or fidedigno depending on the context. Each synonym carries a slightly different nuance, but they all relate to trust or reliability.