Breakdown of Esta canção é linda.
Questions & Answers about Esta canção é linda.
Why do we use Esta instead of Isto or Este here?
Esta means "this" and is used to point to a specific feminine singular noun, which is canção in this sentence. You use este for masculine nouns. Isto also means "this", but it is a neutral word used for abstract ideas or unknown objects, and it is never placed directly before a noun. Is there a trick to knowing that canção is a feminine noun?
Yes! Almost all Portuguese nouns that end in -ção are feminine. This is a very reliable rule that helps you know to use feminine words around it, like Esta and linda. Why is the verb é used here instead of está?
We use é (from the verb ser) because the beauty of the song is considered a permanent, inherent quality. We use estar (like está) for temporary states or conditions, but a song being beautiful does not change from one moment to the next. Could I say Esta canção é bonita instead?
Yes, you can. Both bonita (pretty) and linda (beautiful/gorgeous) work perfectly here. Linda just expresses a slightly stronger feeling of beauty than bonita.
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