Learn Hardcore Portuguese (Brazil): Eu costumo sonhar com lugares que quero visitar. - I usually dream about places I want to visit.

"Costumo" is the first-person singular form of the verb costumar, which means "to usually do something" or "to be in the habit of". In this sentence, it indicates that the speaker has a regular habit of dreaming about certain places.

Why is "sonhar" used in its infinitive form after "costumo"?

In Portuguese, when a conjugated verb (like costumo) indicates a habitual action, the following verb is kept in its infinitive form. This structure shows that the action of sonhar (to dream) is performed habitually, much like saying "I usually dream" in English.

What is the role of the preposition "com" in the phrase "sonhar com"?

The preposition "com" typically means "with" or "about" and is used here to link the verb sonhar to its object. In this context, "sonhar com lugares" translates to "dream about places", showing what the speaker dreams of.

How does the relative clause "que quero visitar" function in the sentence?

The clause "que quero visitar" is a relative clause that modifies the noun lugares (places). The word que functions as a relative pronoun (similar to "that" in English), specifying which places are being dreamed about—namely, the ones the speaker wants to visit.

Can you explain the overall structure of the sentence "Eu costumo sonhar com lugares que quero visitar"?

Certainly! The sentence is structured as follows:
• "Eu costumo" establishes the subject and indicates a habitual action (I usually…).
• "sonhar com lugares" tells us what the habitual action is (dreaming about places).
• "que quero visitar" is a relative clause that provides additional information about lugares by specifying which places (those the speaker wants to visit).
Together, these parts express the idea that the speaker regularly dreams about places they wish to visit.