Breakdown of Vejo os relâmpagos durante a trovoada.
ver
to see
durante
during
a trovoada
the thunderstorm
o relâmpago
the lightning
Questions & Answers about Vejo os relâmpagos durante a trovoada.
Why is 'lightning' translated from the plural os relâmpagos here?
Since this lesson is about the subjunctive, why is vejo in the normal indicative tense?
This specific sentence states a direct, objective fact and doesn't use a subjunctive trigger. If you wanted to say 'Even though I see the lightning...' using the grammar from this lesson, you would add embora and change the verb to the present subjunctive: Embora veja os relâmpagos....
What is the difference between uma trovoada and uma tempestade?
Trovoada specifically refers to a thunderstorm, rooted in the word trovão (thunder). Tempestade is a broader word for a storm, which might just be heavy rain and wind without any thunder or electrical activity.
Why does the verb ver (to see) change to vejo for the 'I' form?
Ver is an irregular verb. If it followed standard regular '-er' verb rules, the first-person singular would be 'veo', but Portuguese adds a 'j' to create vejo. This preserves a strong consonant sound and keeps the vowels from awkwardly blending together.
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