Breakdown of Eu vou aumentar a luz da sala.
eu
I
de
of
ir
to go
a sala
the room
a luz
the light
aumentar
to increase
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Questions & Answers about Eu vou aumentar a luz da sala.
What does aumentar specifically mean in this sentence?
In this context, aumentar means “to increase” the brightness or intensity of the light. It doesn’t refer to physically enlarging the light but rather to making the room brighter.
Why is the sentence structured as "Eu vou aumentar a luz da sala" instead of using a simple future form like "Eu aumentarei"?
Portuguese often uses the structure "ir + infinitive" to talk about future actions, especially in everyday conversation. "Vou" is the first-person singular of "ir", so "Eu vou aumentar" means “I am going to increase.” This construction is both common and natural in Portuguese.
What does "da sala" indicate in the sentence?
"Da sala" is a contraction of "de" + "a", which translates to “of the.” Here, "sala" typically refers to the living room in Portugal. So the phrase tells us that the light being increased is specifically the one in the living room.
Could aumentar be misunderstood to mean something else, or is it clear that it’s about adjusting brightness?
While aumentar generally means “to increase” in various contexts, the word immediately following it—luz—makes it clear that the action is about adjusting the brightness. In this sentence, context removes ambiguity, indicating that it’s the light’s intensity that is being increased.
Are there any alternative verbs that can be used to express the idea of making the light brighter in Portuguese?
Yes, alternatives might include phrases like "Eu vou intensificar a luz da sala" or "Eu vou clarear a luz da sala". However, "aumentar a luz" is perfectly acceptable and commonly understood to mean improving the brightness of the light in the room.
Does aumentar imply that the light is already on and just being brightened, or could it also refer to turning on the light?
Normally, aumentar implies that the light is already on and that its brightness or intensity is being increased. If you intended to simply turn the light on, the verb "ligar" would typically be used instead.