Breakdown of Depois de cozinhar, nós arrumamos a cozinha juntos.
nós
we
cozinhar
to cook
depois de
after
a cozinha
the kitchen
arrumar
to tidy up
juntos
together
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Questions & Answers about Depois de cozinhar, nós arrumamos a cozinha juntos.
What does the phrase Depois de cozinhar mean in English?
It translates to "After cooking." Here, "depois de" means "after" and "cozinhar" is the infinitive form of "to cook."
Why is cozinhar in the infinitive form rather than being conjugated?
In Portuguese, when a verb follows a preposition like "de" in "depois de," it is used in its infinitive form. This construction is standard and similar to how certain constructions in English (e.g., "after cooking") work.
What does arrumamos mean, and why is it in the first-person plural?
Arrumamos means "we tidied up" or "we arranged." It is in the first-person plural form to match the subject "nós" (which means "we") indicating that the group performed the action together.
What role does the word juntos play in the sentence?
Juntos means "together." It emphasizes that the action of tidying up was done collectively by the members of the group, reinforcing the unity of the effort described by the sentence.
Why is there a comma after Depois de cozinhar?
The comma separates the introductory phrase "Depois de cozinhar" from the main clause "nós arrumamos a cozinha juntos." This improves clarity and helps indicate where the introduction ends and the core statement begins, much like introductory commas in English.
Is it necessary to include nós in the sentence, even though the verb form already suggests a first-person plural subject?
While the conjugated verb "arrumamos" already signals a first-person plural subject, including "nós" adds clarity or emphasis. It makes the sentence clearer, especially in more complex contexts or for learners who benefit from explicit subject identification.