Learn Portuguese (Portugal): A mãe põe a planta na varanda. - The mother puts the plant on the balcony.

A mãe põe a planta na varanda.

The mother puts the plant on the balcony.

Breakdown of A mãe põe a planta na varanda.

Questions & Answers about A mãe põe a planta na varanda.

What verb does põe come from?

Põe is the "he/she/it" (third-person singular) form of the highly irregular verb pôr, which means "to put" or "to place". It doesn't belong to the standard -ar, -er, or -ir verb groups, so you simply have to memorize its unique endings!

Is there a difference between pôr and colocar?

They both mean "to put" or "to place" and can usually be swapped. Colocar is a regular -ar verb, so some learners prefer it because it is easier to conjugate! However, pôr is extremely common in everyday spoken Portuguese, making it essential to learn.

Why do we use na before varanda instead of just translating "on the" word-for-word?

In Portuguese, the preposition em (in/on/at) always squishes together with "the" words (o, a, os, as). Because varanda is a feminine noun, em + a combine to make the contraction na.

How do I pronounce the nasal sound in põe?