Questions & Answers about Estou farto de esperar.
Why is "esperar" in the infinitive here when the English translation uses the "-ing" form ("waiting")?
In Portuguese, whenever a verb comes immediately after a preposition (like de), it must be in the infinitive form (esperar). English uses the "-ing" form (gerund) in this situation, which is why literal translations can sometimes lead you astray!
The English translation says "fed up WITH", so why do we use "de" instead of "com"?
Prepositions rarely translate one-to-one between languages. In Portuguese, the adjective farto (when meaning "fed up" or "tired of") always pairs with the preposition de, never com.
Does the word "farto" change depending on who is speaking?
Can "farto" be used in other contexts besides being annoyed?
Yes. While here it means "fed up", farto is also commonly used to mean "full" or "stuffed" after eating a big meal. In both cases, you are essentially saying you have had too much of something!
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