Breakdown of Durante a semana, eu gosto de estudar português.
eu
I
gostar de
to like
português
Portuguese
estudar
to study
Questions & Answers about Durante a semana, eu gosto de estudar português.
Why is durante used at the start of the sentence instead of something else in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, durante indicates a duration of time (similar to "during" in English). It emphasizes that the activity (studying Portuguese) happens over the course of the week. Alternatives include ao longo da semana or no decorrer da semana, but durante a semana is the most straightforward.
Why do we say a semana (with an article) instead of just semana?
In Portuguese, it's common to use the definite article a (feminine form) before semana, because semana (week) is a countable noun. While native speakers might sometimes drop articles in casual speech, the standard usage is to keep the article.
Why do we use de after gosto in the phrase eu gosto de estudar português?
In Portuguese, the verb gostar is typically followed by the preposition de when connecting to another verb in the infinitive. So, you say gostar de fazer algo ("to like doing something") rather than just gostar fazer algo.