| Grammar Notes: Grammar and Word Breakdown: 1. Uma - Meaning: a, an - Infinitive: Not applicable (article) - Explanation: "Uma" is the indefinite article used for feminine singular nouns, similar to "a" or "an" in English. 2. sessão - Meaning: session, meeting - Infinitive: Not applicable (noun) - Explanation: "Sessão" is a feminine noun meaning "session" or "meeting." It refers to a formal or organized period of time for activities or discussions. 3. contínua - Meaning: continuous - Infinitive: contínuar (to continue) - Explanation: "Contínua" is the feminine singular form of the adjective "contínuo," meaning "continuous." It describes something that is ongoing or uninterrupted. 4. do - Meaning: of the - Infinitive: Not applicable (preposition + article) - Explanation: "Do" is the contraction of "de" (of) and "o" (the), used here as a preposition and definite article, meaning "of the" or "from the." 5. parlamento - Meaning: parliament - Infinitive: Not applicable (noun) - Explanation: "Parlamento" is a masculine noun meaning "parliament," the legislative body of government. 6. em - Meaning: in - Infinitive: Not applicable (preposition) - Explanation: "Em" is a preposition meaning "in" or "at," used here to introduce the location or context of the session. 7. que - Meaning: that, which - Infinitive: Not applicable (relative pronoun) - Explanation: "Que" is a relative pronoun meaning "that" or "which," introducing a clause that gives more information about the session. 8. são - Meaning: are - Infinitive: ser (to be) - Explanation: "São" is the third-person plural form of the verb "ser," meaning "to be." It is used to describe the subject (decisions) in the present tense. 9. tomadas - Meaning: taken - Infinitive: tomar (to take) - Explanation: "Tomadas" is the past participle of the verb "tomar" (to take), used here in the feminine plural form to agree with "decisões." 10. decisões - Meaning: decisions - Infinitive: Not applicable (noun) - Explanation: "Decisões" is the plural form of the noun "decisão," meaning "decision." It refers to the important choices made during the session. 11. importantes - Meaning: important - Infinitive: Not applicable (adjective) - Explanation: "Importantes" is the plural form of the adjective "importante," meaning "important." It describes the decisions being made as significant or crucial. Grammar Tip: In Portuguese, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. For example, "sessão contínua" (continuous session) uses a feminine adjective "contínua" to match the feminine noun "sessão." Similarly, the past participle "tomadas" agrees in gender and number with "decisões." Related Words: 1. sessão (session) – a period or meeting for discussion 2. tomar (to take) – to take or make decisions 3. decisão (decision) – the result of making a choice 4. importante (important) – significant or crucial |
