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Questions & Answers about Eu leio até à noite.
Why is the verb form “leio” used in this sentence?
“Leio” is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb ler (to read). It matches the subject eu (I), so it means “I read.”
What does the preposition até indicate in this sentence?
Até means “until.” In this sentence, it shows that the reading continues up to the point when night comes, establishing the time boundary of the activity.
Why is there an accent in à noite?
The accent appears because à is a contraction formed by merging the preposition a with the feminine singular article a. Since noite (night) is a feminine noun, the correct form in European Portuguese is à noite.
Is the contraction à used in the same way in Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes, both European and Brazilian Portuguese generally form the contraction à when the preposition a precedes the feminine singular article a. While informal variations can sometimes occur, the grammatically correct form in both variants is até à noite.