Breakdown of Respira fundo e começa o treino!
e
and
começar
to begin
respirar
to breathe
fundo
deeply
o treino
the workout
Questions & Answers about Respira fundo e começa o treino!
Why do respira and começa end in 'a' if they are commands for 'you' (tu)?
If the command form looks identical to the present tense form for ele/ela, how do I know it means 'Breathe!' and not 'He breathes'?
Context and tone of voice make it clear in real life. In writing, an exclamation mark is a big clue. Also, dropping the subject pronoun and starting the sentence directly with the verb is the standard way to give a command in Portuguese.
I learned that adjectives change to end in '-mente' to become adverbs. Why is it fundo instead of fundamente?
It is common in Portuguese to use certain adjectives in their basic masculine singular form as adverbs. Respirar fundo is a set phrase meaning 'to breathe deeply' or 'to take a deep breath'. Using the adjective fundo here sounds much more natural than adding '-mente'.
Does treino only mean 'workout'?
No, treino broadly means 'training' or 'practice'. It can refer to a gym workout, a sports practice like a football training session, or even practicing a skill. It comes from the verb treinar (to train or practice).
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