Breakdown of A festa está completamente organizada.
estar
to be
organizado
organized
a festa
the party
completamente
completely
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Questions & Answers about A festa está completamente organizada.
What is the translation of A festa está completamente organizada and how is its structure similar to English?
The sentence translates to The party is completely organized. Its structure is similar to English—it follows a subject (the party), a linking verb (is), an adverb (completely) that modifies an adjective (organized), just like in the English sentence.
Why is the definite article A used before festa, and how does gender agreement work here?
In Portuguese, the definite article A is used with feminine singular nouns. Since festa (party) is a feminine noun, it takes the article A. Additionally, adjectives in Portuguese must agree in gender (and number) with the noun they describe, which is why organizada is in its feminine form.
What role does the verb está play in this sentence, and why is estar chosen instead of ser?
Está is the third person singular present tense form of the verb estar, which is used to indicate a temporary state or current condition. In this sentence, it tells us that the party is organized right now. Using ser would imply a permanent or defining characteristic, which isn’t the intended meaning here.
How does the adverb completamente function in this sentence, and what is its placement relative to the adjective?
Completamente is an adverb modifying the adjective organizada. It intensifies the quality expressed by the adjective, indicating that the party is organized to the fullest extent. In Portuguese, as in English, adverbs like completamente are typically placed directly before the adjective they modify.
Could I substitute está with é in this sentence, and what would be the difference?
No, substituting está with é would change the meaning. É is the third person singular present form of ser, which describes inherent, permanent characteristics. Está (from estar) indicates a temporary or current state. Using é would incorrectly suggest that being organized is an unchanging quality of the party rather than its state at that present moment.