Breakdown of Depois de estudar muito, o resultado é bom.
bom
good
ser
to be
estudar
to study
depois de
after
muito
a lot
o resultado
the result
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Questions & Answers about Depois de estudar muito, o resultado é bom.
What does “Depois de estudar muito, o resultado é bom” mean in English?
It means “After studying a lot, the result is good.” The sentence tells us that a lot of studying leads to a good outcome.
Why is the verb “estudar” in its infinitive form after “depois de”?
In Portuguese, when using the phrase “depois de” to refer to an action that happened before another, it is standard to follow it with a noun or an infinitive verb. Here, “estudar” (to study) is in its base form to indicate that the action of studying occurred prior to the result.
What is the difference between “depois de” and “depois que” in Portuguese?
“Depois de” is used when it is followed by a noun or an infinitive verb (as in “depois de estudar”), whereas “depois que” is used when introducing a full clause with a conjugated verb (for example, “Depois que estudei, descansarei.”). The choice depends on whether you’re linking to a noun/infinitive or to a complete clause.
Does the sentence imply a cause-and-effect relationship between studying and the good result?
Yes, it does. The sentence suggests that because one studies a lot, the result is good. It implies a causal link, meaning that the extensive studying is likely responsible for the positive outcome.
Why is there a comma after “Depois de estudar muito”?
The comma separates the introductory adverbial phrase from the main clause. This punctuation clarifies that “Depois de estudar muito” sets the context or condition, and then the main statement “o resultado é bom” follows, making the sentence easier to read.
How does the adjective “bom” function in this sentence?
The adjective “bom” (good) describes the noun “resultado” (result). In the main clause, it functions as a predicate adjective following the linking verb “é” (is), indicating the quality of the result.
Is the sentence structure similar to English, and if so, how?
Yes, it is quite similar. Just as in English you might say “After studying a lot, the result is good,” Portuguese uses an introductory phrase (“Depois de estudar muito”) followed by a comma and then the main clause (“o resultado é bom”). This familiar structure can help native English speakers recognize and understand the sentence’s pattern.