A Nossa Voz

• By: Mariza

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Grammar:

• No fundo do peito

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating location

  ➔ Uses the preposition **'no'** (in the case of 'no fundo') to specify location within a space.

• Quando é preciso amar

  ➔ Subordinate clause with the infinitive verb 'amar' indicating necessity

  ➔ Introduces a subordinate clause indicating the condition or necessity to 'love', using the infinitive form.

• Nada nos pode separar

  ➔ Negative present tense with modal verb 'poder' and infinitive, expressing inability of something to 'separate' us

  ➔ Expresses the idea that nothing has the power in the present tense to 'separate' us, using modal verb 'poder' and infinitive.

• Vamos ficar

  ➔ First person plural future tense form of the verb 'ficar' (to stay/be), expressing intention or decision

  ➔ Uses the future tense 'vamos' (we will) with the infinitive 'ficar' to indicate a planned action or decision to 'stay' or 'remain'.

• Quero dar-te aquele abraço

  ➔ Present tense verb 'quero' (I want) + infinitive 'dar' + indirect object pronoun 'te' (to you)

  ➔ Constructed with the present tense of 'querer' (to want) + infinitive 'dar' (to give) + the indirect object pronoun 'te' (to you), expressing desire to give a specific gesture of affection.