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Why does Ana come before bebe in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, the basic sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object, just like in English. So Ana (the subject) naturally comes before bebe (the verb).
Why is it bebe and not something like bebes or bebem?
Bebe is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb beber (to drink). Since we’re talking about Ana (a third-person singular pronoun in meaning), we use ela bebe, or simply Ana bebe.
Why is there an accent in água?
The accent (the acute accent, ´) in água marks the stressed syllable. In Portuguese, it also indicates the open sound of the vowel. Without it, the pronunciation and stress could be confused.
Do I need an article before água?
Not necessarily. In Portuguese, you can omit the article when referring to water in a general sense. It’s common to simply say bebe água (“drinks water”), though sometimes people might say bebe a água if there is a specific context.
Is it common to use the name Ana without a in front of it, like a Ana?
Yes, it’s very common. Proper names in Portuguese typically don’t require an article. While in some dialects you might hear people using a or o before names, it is not the standard practice in Portugal.
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