Breakdown of Depois de tudo isto, podemos finalmente sentar-nos e conversar sobre o nosso dia.
o dia
the day
e
and
depois de
after
poder
to be able to
tudo
all
isto
this
finalmente
finally
sentar-se
to sit down
conversar sobre
to talk about
nosso
our
Questions & Answers about Depois de tudo isto, podemos finalmente sentar-nos e conversar sobre o nosso dia.
What does "Depois de tudo isto" mean in English?
It translates to "After all this" (or "After everything"). This introductory phrase sets the context by referring to previous events or circumstances that have taken place.
Why is the reflexive pronoun attached to the infinitive in "sentar-nos" instead of being placed before the verb?
In European Portuguese, when using an infinitive with a reflexive pronoun, the pronoun is typically attached to the end of the verb with a hyphen. This is the standard rule that clearly indicates the subject is performing the action on itself.
Can the reflexive pronoun be placed before the conjugated verb instead of being attached to the infinitive?
Yes, it is possible. For example, you could say "Nós nos podemos sentar e conversar sobre o nosso dia". However, in European Portuguese the form "podemos sentar-nos" (with the pronoun attached to the infinitive) is more common and sounds more natural.
What is the function of the adverb "finalmente" in this sentence and why is its placement important?
"Finalmente" means "finally" and it emphasizes that the action is taking place after a long wait or following previous events. Its position between "podemos" and "sentar-nos" highlights that the moment to relax and converse has arrived, underlining the sense of relief or culmination.
What does "conversar sobre o nosso dia" mean, and why is the preposition "sobre" used here?
It means "to talk about our day". The preposition "sobre" is used to introduce the topic of the conversation, much like "about" is used in English when discussing a subject or matter.
What role does the comma after "isto" play in the sentence's structure?
The comma after "isto" separates the introductory adverbial phrase ("Depois de tudo isto") from the main clause. This punctuation clarifies the sentence structure by indicating a pause and emphasizing the transition from past events to the current action.
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