Breakdown of Normalmente, eu acordo cedo e bebo café.
eu
I
o café
the coffee
beber
to drink
e
and
cedo
early
acordar
to wake up
normalmente
normally
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Questions & Answers about Normalmente, eu acordo cedo e bebo café.
What does Normalmente mean in this sentence?
Normalmente means "normally" or "usually". It sets up the idea that the actions described are routine or habitual.
Why is the subject pronoun eu included, given that Portuguese verbs indicate the subject through conjugation?
Although Portuguese verb endings often make the subject clear, eu (meaning "I") is used here for clarity or emphasis. Including the pronoun can help avoid ambiguity and reinforce who is performing the actions.
What tense are the verbs acordo and bebo in, and what does that tell us about the sentence?
Both acordo and bebo are in the present indicative tense. This tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths, which fits the sentence as it talks about a usual routine.
Why is there a comma after Normalmente?
The comma separates the introductory adverbial phrase Normalmente from the rest of the sentence. This punctuation is common in Portuguese when starting with an adverb, as it indicates a slight pause and emphasizes that the following actions happen regularly.
What is the function of cedo and how does the conjunction e work in the sentence?
Cedo is an adverb meaning "early"; it describes the time of the action acordo (wake up). The conjunction e (meaning "and") links the two habitual actions—waking up early and drinking coffee—showing they are both parts of the routine.