Word
Minha irmã disse que a síndica vai chamar outra encanadora se o cano continuar com problema.
Meaning
My sister said that the building manager will call another plumber if the pipe keeps having a problem.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Lesson
Breakdown of Minha irmã disse que a síndica vai chamar outra encanadora se o cano continuar com problema.
com
with
minha
my
ir
to go (future auxiliary)
se
if
Questions & Answers about Minha irmã disse que a síndica vai chamar outra encanadora se o cano continuar com problema.
Why is it minha irmã and not meu irmã?
Because the possessive agrees with the thing possessed, not with the speaker.
Compare:
- meu irmão = my brother
- minha irmã = my sister
Why is there no article before minha irmã?
In Brazilian Portuguese, possessives can appear with or without the definite article.
Both are possible:
- Minha irmã disse...
- A minha irmã disse...
In Brazil, leaving the article out is very common and natural, especially in everyday speech. Using the article can sound a little more marked, specific, or regional, but both are correct.
What exactly does síndica mean in Brazilian Portuguese?
Síndica is the feminine form of síndico.
In Brazil, this is usually the person who manages a condominium or apartment building on behalf of the residents. Depending on context, English equivalents might be:
- building manager
- condo manager
- head of the homeowners/condo association
It does not usually mean a general city official or something like that.
Why does the sentence say a síndica instead of just ?