Breakdown of Eu provei o vinho e achei-o muito bom para o preço.
bom
good
eu
I
e
and
muito
very
para
for
achar
to find
o vinho
the wine
provar
to taste
o
it
o preço
the price
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Questions & Answers about Eu provei o vinho e achei-o muito bom para o preço.
Why is the object pronoun “o” attached to the verb “achei” (forming “achei-o”) instead of being placed before it?
In European Portuguese, the default position for object pronouns in affirmative sentences is as enclitics—that is, attached to the end of the verb. In this sentence, “o” replaces “o vinho” (the wine) and naturally follows “achei” because nothing preceding the verb forces the pronoun to come before it (a situation known as proclisis).
What does the contraction “achei-o” mean, and why is it used instead of saying “achei o vinho”?
“Achei-o” translates to “I found it,” where “it” substitutes for “o vinho” already mentioned. This construction avoids unnecessary repetition and aligns with standard Portuguese grammar that often prefers a clitic pronoun attached to the verb when the object has been introduced.
Does the verb “provei” mean “tasted” or “tried,” and what is its correct meaning in this context?
In this context, “provei” is the simple past form of “provar,” which primarily means “to taste.” Although “to try” can be another translation in different circumstances, here it specifically indicates that the speaker tasted or sampled the wine.
Why is there a hyphen in “achei-o”?
The hyphen is required when an object pronoun is attached to a verb in enclisis in Portuguese. It visually connects the pronoun “o” to “achei,” clarifying that the pronoun is related to the verb and replacing “o vinho” in a compact form.
What does the phrase “muito bom para o preço” imply about the wine?
“Muito bom para o preço” means “very good for the price.” It implies that the wine offers a high quality relative to its cost, suggesting that it is a good value purchase.