Breakdown of Ele vai terminar o projeto hoje.
hoje
today
ir
to go
ele
he
terminar
to finish
o projeto
the project
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Questions & Answers about Ele vai terminar o projeto hoje.
What does ele mean in this sentence?
Ele is a masculine singular pronoun that translates as "he" in English.
Why is the verb terminar in its infinitive form?
In Portuguese, when using the ir + infinitive construction to express a future action, the main verb (terminar) remains in the infinitive form. This is similar to saying "is going to finish" in English.
What role does vai play in expressing future action?
Vai is the third person singular present indicative of ir. When combined with an infinitive (as in vai terminar), it forms a periphrastic expression that indicates a near or immediate future action. This is akin to using "is going to" in English.
What does o projeto refer to?
O projeto translates to "the project" in English. Here, o is the masculine singular definite article, and projeto means "project."
How does hoje function in the sentence?
Hoje means "today" and it indicates when the action (finishing the project) is scheduled to take place.
Could this sentence be expressed using another future tense, and if so, what would be the difference?
Yes, you could also say "Ele terminará o projeto hoje," which uses the simple future tense. However, the ir + infinitive construction (vai terminar) is more common in everyday spoken Portuguese and often emphasizes a planned or immediate future action.