A máquina nova funciona bem.

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Breakdown of A máquina nova funciona bem.

• bem: well
• funcionar: to work
• a máquina: the machine

Questions & Answers about A máquina nova funciona bem.

Why is the article a used instead of o?

Because máquina is a feminine noun in Portuguese. Feminine singular nouns take the definite article a (“the”), while masculine singular nouns take o.

Why is the adjective nova placed after máquina?

In Portuguese, descriptive adjectives typically follow the noun they qualify. So máquina nova (“new machine”) is the normal word order.

Does the adjective nova have to agree with máquina in gender and number?

Yes. Nova is in the feminine singular form to match máquina (feminine singular). If the noun were plural or masculine, the adjective would change (e.g., máquinas novas, carro novo).

Could we say a nova máquina instead of a máquina nova?

Yes. Putting the adjective before the noun is grammatically correct but can add emphasis or a stylistic nuance, as in poetry or marketing. The neutral, everyday order is a máquina nova.

Why is there no preposition before funciona?