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A região tem campos e árvores.

A região tem campos e árvores.
The region has fields and trees.
FromLesson 17inHardcore Portuguese (Portugal)

Breakdown of A região tem campos e árvores.

ter
to have
e
and
a árvore
the tree
o campo
the field
a região
the region

Questions & Answers about A região tem campos e árvores.

What is the literal translation of "A região tem campos e árvores."?
It translates to "The region has fields and trees."
Why is the verb "tem" used instead of "têm"?
The verb "tem" is the third person singular form of "ter", which is used because "a região" (the region) is singular. "Têm" is the third person plural form and would be used if the subject were plural.
How does gender and plurality work with "a região," "campos," and "árvores" in this sentence?
"A região" uses the feminine definite article "a" because it is feminine. "Campos" is masculine plural and "árvores" is feminine plural. Each noun retains its own gender and number, and since they are simply listed as features of the region, no further agreement is required with the verb.
What function does the word "e" serve in the sentence?
The word "e" means "and" in English. It connects "campos" and "árvores," indicating that both fields and trees are present in the region.
Why does "árvores" have an accent, and how does it influence pronunciation?
The accent in "árvores" is used to indicate the correct stress, ensuring that the word is pronounced "ÁR-vo-res". Without the accent, the pronunciation might be ambiguous, so it plays an important role in guiding the proper pronunciation in Portuguese.
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