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Questions & Answers about Eu vou de autocarro.
What does Eu mean in this sentence?
Eu translates to "I" in English and serves as the subject pronoun for the first person singular.
What is the function of vou and how is it formed?
Vou is the first person singular present tense form of the irregular verb ir, which means "to go." It indicates that the speaker is currently going or is about to go somewhere.
Why is the preposition de used in this sentence, and what does it indicate?
The preposition de in "de autocarro" indicates the means of transportation. It is used to express "by" in English (as in "by bus"), showing how the action is performed.
What does autocarro mean, and how is it different from similar terms in other varieties of Portuguese?
Autocarro means "bus" in European Portuguese, referring to public transportation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the equivalent term is typically "ônibus."
Why is there no definite article before autocarro in this expression?
In Portuguese, when discussing modes of transportation with de, it is customary to omit the definite article. This is similar to the English expression "by bus" rather than "by the bus."