Phrase · 🗺️ Plans with conditions
Quem chegar primeiro guarda lugar pra todo mundo.
Whoever gets there first saves seats for everyone.
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Why every word is where it is
Quem1pronounwhoeverchegar1verbgets theresubjunctive · future · 3rd sing.primeiroadverbfirstguarda2verbsavesguardar · present · 3rd sing.lugarnounseat (spot)masc. · sing.praprepositionforparatodo mundo3pronouneveryone.
- Quem → chegar: trigger
- Quem → guarda: subject
- guarda → lugar: object
- pra → todo mundo: preposition
Word for word: “Who arrives first keeps place for all world.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Quem + future subjunctive = whoever (we don’t know who yet). Spanish uses the present subjunctive. Future subjunctive: uses →
- 2guardar lugar = to save a seat or a spot. The present refers to the future.
- 3todo mundo = everybody, with a singular verb. In Brazil, usually without an article. tudo vs todo & indefinite pronouns I →
Variations
- Quem chegar primeiro guarda lugar para todo mundo.
- Quem chegar antes guarda as cadeiras.
- Quem chegar primeiro pega uma mesa pra gente.