Breakdown of O noivo veste um fato preto.
um
a / an / some (all forms)
preto
black
o noivo
the fiancé, the groom
vestir
to put on, to wear
o fato
the suit
Questions & Answers about O noivo veste um fato preto.
Wait, doesn't fato mean "fact"? Why does it mean "suit" here?
In Portugal, fato is the standard word for a man's "suit". The word for a "fact" (like a piece of information) is spelled and pronounced facto in European Portuguese. Just be careful if you use Brazilian Portuguese resources, as they use different words for both!
Could I say usa instead of veste in this sentence?
Yes, you could say O noivo usa um fato preto. Both vestir (to dress/to wear) and usar (to use/to wear) are common when talking about clothing. However, vestir is strictly for clothes, while usar can also apply to accessories, glasses, or even perfume.
Does noivo only mean "groom"?
It means both "groom" (on the wedding day) and "fiancé" (during the engagement). Once the couple is married, they become marido (husband) and mulher (wife).
Could I use negro instead of preto for the color black here?
For everyday clothing, objects, and animals, preto is the most natural and common word to use. Negro is often used for abstract concepts or dramatic effect (like "darkness"), so fato preto is definitely the right choice here.
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