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O valor do presente é alto.

O valor do presente é alto.
The value of the gift is high.
FromLesson 6inHardcore Portuguese (Brazil)

Breakdown of O valor do presente é alto.

ser
to be
o
the
presente
gift
do
of the
alto
high
valor
value
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Questions & Answers about O valor do presente é alto.

Why is do used instead of de in O valor do presente é alto?
In Portuguese, de + o often contracts to form do. This happens when you have the preposition de (of/from) immediately followed by o (the). In this sentence, do literally means of the, binding valor (value) with presente (gift). If we kept them separate (de o), it would sound unnatural in Portuguese.
What does valor mean in this context?
In Portuguese, valor can mean "value" in different senses: monetary worth, importance, or personal significance. Here, it focuses on a monetary or material worth, indicating that the gift is expensive.
Why is é used instead of está?
Portuguese generally uses é (the verb ser) for inherent or permanent characteristics, while está (the verb estar) for temporary conditions or states. Since we’re describing the inherent worth of the gift, é makes more sense.
What does alto mean here?
Alto most commonly means "high" or "tall." In this context, it means that the value (price) is high. It conveys the idea of being expensive.
Can this same sentence be used to describe something other than.price?
Yes, O valor do presente é alto could also mean that the gift has high sentimental or symbolic value, depending on the context. Usually, though, people interpret valor as monetary worth.