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Eles amam a praia.

Eles amam a praia.
They love the beach.
From Lesson 144:Acreditar e sonhar (tornar-se, apetecer)·Portuguese (Portugal)

Breakdown of Eles amam a praia.

eles
they (m)
a praia
the beach
amar
to love

Questions & Answers about Eles amam a praia.

How do you pronounce the -am ending in amam?
The -am at the end of Portuguese verbs produces a nasal sound. It is not pronounced like the English word 'am', but rather sounds very similar to the Portuguese -ão. You pronounce it almost like 'ah-mão'.
Why doesn't amam have the word de after it, like gostam does?
While the verb gostar (to like) always requires the preposition de, the verb amar (to love) connects directly to what is being loved. You just use the definite article a before praia without adding de.
Is it common to use amar for places and things in European Portuguese?
It is understood, but Portuguese people usually prefer to use adorar (to adore) when talking about loving things, food, or places. Amar is typically saved for strong romantic or family love. So, saying Eles adoram a praia would sound even more natural in Portugal.
Does eles mean this group of people is only men?
Not necessarily. In Portuguese, eles is used for a group of men, but it is also the default pronoun for any mixed-gender group. You only use the feminine elas if the group is entirely female.

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