Breakdown of É bom que te inspires na possibilidade de sucesso, para que não desistas antes de tentares tudo.
bom
good
ser
to be
de
of
não
not
para que
so that
antes de
before
que
that
tudo
everything
tentar
to try
o sucesso
the success
a possibilidade
the possibility
desistir
to give up
inspirar-se em
to take inspiration from
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Questions & Answers about É bom que te inspires na possibilidade de sucesso, para que não desistas antes de tentares tudo.
Why are the verbs “inspires” and “desistas” in the subjunctive mood?
In Portuguese, expressions like “É bom que…” and subordinate purpose clauses introduced by “para que” call for the subjunctive mood. These structures express recommendations, uncertainty, or non-definitive actions rather than statements of fact. That’s why you see “inspires” (from inspirar) and “desistas” (from desistir) in the subjunctive.
Why is the reflexive pronoun “te” placed before “inspires” instead of being attached to the verb?
In subordinate clauses using the indicative or subjunctive mood, Portuguese grammar requires that clitic pronouns be placed before the conjugated verb. Hence, in “É bom que te inspires…”, “te” appears before “inspires.” In contrast, with an affirmative command (imperative), the pronoun is often attached at the end (e.g., “inspira-te!”).
What does the phrase “na possibilidade de sucesso” mean, and why is “na” used instead of “em”?
The phrase “na possibilidade de sucesso” translates to “in the possibility of success.” The word “na” is a contraction of the preposition “em” (meaning “in”) and the feminine article “a” (the), which is necessary because “possibilidade” is a feminine noun. This is a standard contraction in Portuguese for such noun phrases.
Why does the sentence use the personal infinitive “tentares” after “antes de” instead of the simple infinitive “tentar”?
Portuguese employs a form called the personal infinitive, which agrees with its subject. In the phrase “antes de tentares tudo,” the subject is implicitly “tu” (you, informal). Using “tentares” makes it clear that the action of trying everything is directly attributed to you. This form is required when the subject is preserved in an infinitive clause following a preposition like “antes de.”
What is the overall structure and purpose of the sentence?
The sentence is divided into two parts: • “É bom que te inspires na possibilidade de sucesso” – This part offers a positive recommendation, suggesting that you should get inspired by the potential for success. • “para que não desistas antes de tentares tudo” – This purpose clause explains the reason behind the recommendation: to encourage you not to give up before you have tried everything. Together, the sentence gives motivational advice, linking inspiration with perseverance in a structured, cause-and-effect manner.