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Questions & Answers about Viagem é divertida.
What does the sentence Viagem é divertida mean in English?
It means "Travel is fun" or, more literally, "Trip is fun." The sentence expresses the idea that the experience of traveling (or taking a trip) is enjoyable.
Why is the adjective divertida in the feminine form?
In Portuguese, every noun has a gender. The noun viagem is feminine, so the adjective that describes it must also be in the feminine form, which is why divertida (ending with an -a) is used instead of divertido.
I notice there’s no article before viagem. Is omitting the article correct here, and when should I use one?
Yes, in this context the article is omitted to give the sentence a general or proverbial tone. While you might more commonly say A viagem é divertida when referring to a specific or generic trip, omitting the article (as in Viagem é divertida) can be used for broad, general statements about the nature of travel.
Can I also express the idea using the infinitive form, like Viajar é divertido?
Absolutely. Viajar is the infinitive form of the verb, meaning "to travel." When you say Viajar é divertido, you emphasize the act of traveling, which translates to "Traveling is fun." The original sentence (Viagem é divertida) uses a noun, focusing on the concept or experience of a trip.
What is the role of the word é in the sentence?
É is the third person singular present tense form of the verb ser (to be). It functions as a linking verb in the sentence, connecting the subject (viagem) with the predicate adjective (divertida), and indicating that travel or a trip possesses the quality of being fun.