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Questions & Answers about Eu mostro o livro.
What is the literal translation of Eu mostro o livro?
The sentence literally translates to I show the book. It tells us that the speaker is displaying or presenting the book.
Do I have to include the subject pronoun Eu in the sentence?
No, including Eu is optional because the verb form mostro already indicates the first person singular. It can be added for emphasis or clarity, but often it is omitted in casual speech.
How is the verb mostrar conjugated in this sentence?
In the sentence, mostrar is conjugated as mostro, which is the first person singular form in the present tense. This form shows that the action is being performed by I now.
What role does the article o play in o livro?
The article o is the masculine singular definite article in Portuguese. It specifies the noun livro (book), meaning the book in English, indicating a particular book that is known by both speaker and listener.
Is the word order in Eu mostro o livro similar to English?
Yes, the sentence follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) order, which is the same as in English. Eu is the subject, mostro is the verb, and o livro is the object.
How would I express the continuous action “I am showing the book” in Portuguese (Portugal)?
In European Portuguese, to express an ongoing action, you would typically say Estou a mostrar o livro. This construction (using estar a + infinitive) is commonly used to indicate that an action is in progress.