Eu não fumo.

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Breakdown of Eu não fumo.

• não: not
• fumar: to smoke

Questions & Answers about Eu não fumo.

What does each word in Eu não fumo mean?

Eu means I; não is an adverb meaning not, which negates the verb; and fumo is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb fumar, meaning to smoke. Therefore, the sentence translates as I don't smoke.

Why is the subject pronoun Eu used here, even though Portuguese often drops subject pronouns?

In Portuguese, the verb ending in fumo makes it clear that the subject is I, so including Eu is optional. However, beginners and those seeking clarity often include the subject pronoun. It can also serve to add emphasis or avoid ambiguity.

How is negation formed in this sentence?

Negation in Portuguese is usually created by placing the adverb não directly before the verb. In Eu não fumo, não negates fumo, which aligns with the English construction I don't smoke.

How is the verb fumar conjugated to become fumo?