Breakdown of Usamos a batedeira para misturar a massa.
a
to / at (direction)
para
to / for
usar
to use / to wear
misturar
to mix
a massa
the dough
a batedeira
the mixer
Questions & Answers about Usamos a batedeira para misturar a massa.
How would we change the second half of this sentence to say "to gradually mix the dough" using the current lesson's grammar?
You would replace the simple infinitive with the auxiliary verb ir followed by the gerund: para ir misturando a massa. This emphasizes that the mixing is an ongoing, step-by-step process.
Could usamos refer to the past tense ("We used") in this exact sentence?
Not in European Portuguese. To say "We used" in the simple past (preterite), you must add an acute accent to the A: usámos. Because it is written without the accent here (usamos), it can only be the present tense.
Why is para used before the verb instead of por?
We use para followed by an infinitive verb (like misturar) to express purpose or intent, translating to "in order to." Using por here would incorrectly imply cause or means rather than the final goal of using the mixer.
Learn Usamos a batedeira para misturar a massa and more in Portuguese
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.
- ✓ Practice with interactive exercises
- ✓ Track your progress with spaced repetition
- ✓Learn at your own pace — completely free