Learn Portuguese (Portugal): Eu durmo neste cantinho com uma mantinha quentinha. - I sleep in this little corner with a warm little blanket.

Eu durmo neste cantinho com uma mantinha quentinha.

I sleep in this little corner with a warm little blanket.

Breakdown of Eu durmo neste cantinho com uma mantinha quentinha.

a / an / some (all forms)

in / on / at

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Questions & Answers about Eu durmo neste cantinho com uma mantinha quentinha.

How do I form the diminutives for canto and manta?

For nouns ending in an unstressed vowel, you drop that last letter and add -inho (for masculine words) or -inha (for feminine words). So, the masculine word canto (corner) becomes cantinho, and the feminine word manta (blanket) becomes mantinha.

Why is the adjective quentinha feminine if the original word is quente?

The adjective quente ends in an 'e', which means it is normally gender-neutral (for example, you would say um dia quente or uma manta quente). However, when you add the diminutive suffix, it takes on the standard gender endings. Because it describes the feminine noun mantinha, you drop the 'e' and add the feminine -inha to make quentinha.

Does adding -inha to the adjective quente mean the warmth is small?

Not at all! When added to adjectives in Portuguese, the diminutive suffix often adds a sense of coziness, affection, or even extra intensity. Here, uma mantinha quentinha translates to a "nice and cozy warm blanket" rather than a slightly warm one.

I see durmo means "I sleep". Is the infinitive verb durmir?