Learn Hardcore Portuguese (Portugal): Depois de estudar, eu sempre faço refeição com o Pedro. - After studying, I always have a meal with Pedro.

Depois de estudar is an adverbial phrase that indicates when the main action takes place—it means “after studying.” Placing it at the beginning clearly establishes the time context for what follows.

What does faço refeição mean, and how does it differ from simply using the verb comer?

Faço refeição literally translates as “I do/have a meal.” It is an idiomatic expression in Portuguese that emphasizes the act of having a structured or formal meal. In contrast, comer means “to eat” and is used more generally for the act of consuming food.

Why is the definite article o used before Pedro in the phrase com o Pedro?

In European Portuguese, it is common to include the definite article before first names as a familiar or affectionate way of referring to someone. Thus, com o Pedro is equivalent to “with Pedro” and reflects this regional usage.

How does the adverb sempre function in this sentence and why is it positioned between the subject and the verb?

Sempre means “always” and it is used as an adverb to indicate frequency. By placing it between the subject eu and the verb faço, the sentence emphasizes that the action of having a meal with Pedro happens every time after studying.

Could the structure of the sentence be rearranged—such as moving sempre or modifying the time phrase—and what impact would that have on the meaning?

While minor tweaks are possible (for example, placing sempre elsewhere), the current structure is typical in Portuguese because it clearly delineates the sequence (first studying, then having a meal) and the frequency of the action. Changing the placement might slightly adjust the emphasis, but the overall meaning would remain much the same.