Questions & Answers about A defesa da equipa é forte.
Why is there an A at the beginning of A defesa da equipa é forte?
A is the feminine singular definite article, meaning the.
It is used because defesa is a feminine singular noun, so the article must match it:
- a defesa = the defence
- o ataque = the attack
In Portuguese, articles are used very often, sometimes more often than in English.
Why is defesa feminine?
In Portuguese, every noun has a grammatical gender, usually masculine or feminine. Defesa is a feminine noun, so it takes feminine words with it:
- a defesa
- a defesa forte
This is grammatical gender, not biological gender. It is simply part of how the noun behaves in the language.
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