Question 1

Why does the sentence use come instead of comemos if it means "we eat"?

Accepted Answer

The phrase a gente literally translates to "the people", but in informal Portuguese, it is universally used to mean "we". Because the noun gente is grammatically singular, the verb must be in the third-person singular form (come)—exactly as it would be for ele or ela.

Question 2

Why is the verb quiseres used here instead of the normal present tense queres?

Accepted Answer

Quiseres is the future subjunctive form of querer (to want) for tu. We use the future subjunctive after words like onde (where), quando (when), or se (if) when referring to a future action that is uncertain or hasn't been decided yet. Because they haven't picked the lunch spot yet, it translates closer to "wherever you might want".

Question 3

Could I drop the word tu and just say onde quiseres?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! In Portuguese, the verb ending usually tells you who the subject is. The -es at the end of quiseres already indicates the subject is tu. Keeping tu in the sentence isn't strictly necessary, but it adds a little bit of emphasis, like saying "wherever you want."

Question 4

I haven't seen the word farnel before. What exactly does it mean?

Accepted Answer

A farnel refers to a packed lunch, picnic, or provisions. It's the food you prepare at home and take with you for a journey, a hike, or a day at work. You might also hear the word merenda used in a similar way.

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