Phrase · 💡 Giving advice
Fala com ele antes que seja tarde.
Talk to him before it’s too late.
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Why every word is where it is
Fala1verbtalkfalar · imperative · 3rd sing.comprepositionwithelepronounhim3rd sing.antes2adverbbeforeque2conjunctionthatseja2verbit’sser · subjunctive · present · 3rd sing.tardeadverblate.
- Fala → com: preposition
- com → ele: object
- antes → seja: trigger
- seja → tarde: modifier
Word for word: “Talk with him before that (it) be late.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Fala com ele: spoken imperative (written fale). Falar com = to talk to. Imperative & polite requests →
- 2antes que always takes the subjunctive: antes que seja tarde. Subjunctive in adverbial clauses I: purpose & time →
Variations
- Fale com ele antes que seja tarde.
- Não espera muito pra falar com ele.
- Conversa com ele enquanto dá tempo.