Question 1

I notice there is no preposition like de or em after consoante. Is it always used directly before the noun?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Unlike English where we say "depending on" or "according to", consoante doesn't take an extra preposition when followed by a noun phrase. You just go straight into the noun, which here is a minha disponibilidade.

Question 2

Could I use dependendo de in this sentence instead?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You could say Ajusto o horário dependendo da minha disponibilidade. Consoante is slightly more formal and very common in written Portuguese, but both mean the same thing here. You could also substitute it with segundo or de acordo com.

Question 3

Does the word consoante change depending on gender or number here?

Accepted Answer

No, it stays exactly the same. When used as a contingency conjunction or preposition (meaning "depending on"), consoante is invariable. It will not change to match the masculine horário or the feminine disponibilidade.

Question 4

What is the difference between using o horário and a agenda in this context?

Accepted Answer

O horário refers specifically to a timetable or a set of working hours. If you are talking about adjusting the specific times you work or do an activity, horário is perfect. If you meant adjusting your overall calendar of appointments or meetings, a agenda would be a better fit.

Question 5

As a quick refresher, why is there an a before minha disponibilidade?

Accepted Answer

In European Portuguese, possessive pronouns almost always require a definite article before them. Because disponibilidade is a feminine singular noun, you need the feminine singular article a to make it a minha disponibilidade (literally "the my availability").

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