Questions & Answers about O que é aquilo? É o gato.
Why is "what" translated as O que and not just Que?
What is the difference between aquilo and other words for "that" like isso?
Where is the word for "It" in É o gato?
Portuguese often drops subject pronouns (like I, you, he, she, or it) because the situation and the verb make it clear what we are talking about. Here, É literally means "Is", but it translates perfectly to "It is".
Why does the verb é have an accent mark?
The accent mark gives the letter a strong, open sound (similar to the "e" in the English word "pet"). It also helps you tell it apart in writing from e without an accent, which means "and" and sounds totally different.