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Questions & Answers about Eu saio daqui agora.
Why is the subject pronoun Eu included even though Portuguese verb conjugations already indicate the subject?
In Portuguese, subject pronouns are optional because the verb ending (in this case, -o in saio) clearly shows that the subject is "I." However, beginners or speakers wanting to add emphasis often include Eu for clarity.
What does saio mean, and how is it formed?
Saio is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb sair, which means "to leave." It shows that the speaker is performing the action: "I leave" or "I'm leaving."
How does the word daqui work in this sentence?
Daqui is a contraction of de + aqui, which translates as "from here." It indicates the point of departure, specifying that the action of leaving is happening from the current location.
Why is the present tense used in Eu saio daqui agora even though it refers to something happening immediately?
Portuguese often uses the present tense to talk about imminent actions. The addition of agora (meaning "now") emphasizes that the action is happening immediately, so even though saio is in the simple present, it effectively conveys a near-future event.
Could this sentence be expressed using the present continuous, and what would the difference be?
Yes, you could say Estou saindo daqui agora. Both forms communicate a current or imminent departure. The version with the present continuous (estou saindo) emphasizes that the action is in progress, while the simple present (saio) is a more typical way in Portuguese to refer to immediate future actions.
How would I form a negative version of this sentence?
To create the negative sentence, simply introduce não before the verb: Eu não saio daqui agora. This clearly indicates that you are not leaving from here now.