Understanding Negation in Português
In Português, negation is used to say 'no' to something or to express that something is not true. It's like when you shake your head to say 'no' or when you want to say 'I don't want that.'
Important Points
- The word 'não' usually comes before the verb.
- If there is a pronoun, 'não' comes before it.
- In some cases, you can use double negation for emphasis.
- Negation can also be done using words like 'nunca' (never), 'nada' (nothing), and 'ninguém' (nobody).
Let's look at how we can use 'não' to make sentences negative. If you want to say 'I don't like apples,' you would put 'não' before the verb 'gostar' (to like).
Examples
- Eu não gosto de maçãs.
- Ela não quer brincar agora.
- Nós não temos aula amanhã.
Sometimes, you might find sentences that use other words to express negation. These words can be used to say things like 'never,' 'nothing,' or 'nobody.'
Examples
- Eu nunca fui ao parque.
- Ele não viu nada estranho.
- Ninguém não veio à festa.