Grammar - Infinitivo Pessoal Practica Flashcards
É importante eles saberem a verdade.
It’s important for them to know the truth. (Clarifies that “they” are the subjects who need to know.)
É bom tu estudares mais.
It’s good for you to study more. (Specifies that “you” is the subject who should study.)
Foi ótimo nós termos participado.
It was great for us to have participated. (Emphasizes that “us” is the subject who participated.)
É útil eles aprenderem isso.
It’s useful for them to learn this. (Shows “they” as the subject needing to learn.)
Antes de saírem, fechem a porta.
Before leaving, close the door. (Connects the action of leaving to closing the door.)
Depois de terminarem o trabalho, podemos descansar.
After finishing the work, we can rest. (Links finishing work to resting.)
Ao chegarem, liguem-me.
Upon arriving, call me. (Links the action of arriving to calling.)
Por não pagarem a tempo, sofreram uma penalidade.
For not paying on time, they suffered a penalty. (Shows consequence of not paying.)
Sem perceberem o erro, continuaram.
Without realizing the mistake, they continued. (Shows ongoing action despite not realizing.)
Apesar de custar muito, decidi compra-lo.
Despite costing a lot, I decided to buy it. (Shows concession using personal infinitive.)
Ao terem saído cedo, chegaram a tempo.
By having left early, they arrived on time. (Shows cause and effect.)
Sem saberem a verdade, ficaram confusos.
Without knowing the truth, they were confused. (Condition causing confusion.)
É necessário agirem agora.
It is necessary to act now. (Emphasizes the necessity of the action for an unspecified group.)
É preciso estudarem para o exame.
It is necessary to study for the exam. (Shows the requirement for an unspecified group to study.)
É bom terem cuidado.
It is good to be careful. (Advises caution for an unspecified group.)
