Breakdown of O meu sogro chega amanhã para almoçar connosco.
meu
my
amanhã
tomorrow
chegar
to arrive
para
to
connosco
with us
o sogro
the father‑in‑law
almoçar
to have lunch
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Questions & Answers about O meu sogro chega amanhã para almoçar connosco.
What does sogro mean in this sentence?
Sogro translates to father-in-law in English. It refers to the father of your spouse.
Why is the verb chega in the present tense even though the action is happening in the future?
In Portuguese, it’s common to use the present tense to talk about scheduled or imminent future events—especially when a clear time indicator like amanhã (tomorrow) is present. This construction effectively conveys a near-future event.
What is the role of para almoçar in this sentence?
Para almoçar is an infinitive phrase that explains the purpose of the father's-in-law visit. It means to have lunch and indicates why he is arriving.
What does connosco mean and why is it placed at the end of the sentence?
Connosco means with us. It specifies that the father-in-law is coming to have lunch together with the speaker's group or family. Its placement at the end of the sentence is typical for adverbial phrases in Portuguese.
Why is there a definite article o before meu sogro instead of just saying meu sogro?
In Portuguese, it’s common to combine a definite article with a possessive adjective when referring to family members. Using o meu sogro emphasizes the specific relationship, much like saying my father-in-law in English rather than a more generic possessive form.
Why isn’t an explicit subject pronoun (like ele) used before chega?
Portuguese often omits subject pronouns when the verb conjugation clearly indicates the subject. Since chega is in the third-person singular form, it’s understood that the subject is o meu sogro, making an additional pronoun unnecessary.