Phrase · 🗺️ Plans with conditions
Se puder, traz uma sobremesa.
If you can, bring a dessert.
B1asking a guest to bring somethinginformalpt-BR-spAudio · coming soon
Why every word is where it is
Se1conjunctionifpuder2verb(you) canpoder · subjunctive · future · 3rd sing.,traz3verbbringtrazer · imperative · 3rd sing.umadeterminerafem. · sing. · indefinitesobremesa4noundessertfem. · sing..
- Se → puder: trigger
- traz → sobremesa: object
- uma → sobremesa: agreement
Word for word: “If (you) can, bring a dessert.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Se puder: no subject needed; the context tells you it’s você. Future subjunctive: uses →
- 2puder: future subjunctive of poder (puderam → puder), with u. Future subjunctive: forms →
- 3traz: spoken command (= ele traz); formal traga. Trazer = bring here; levar = take there. Imperative & polite requests →
- 4a sobremesa = dessert. It’s feminine.
Variations
- Se você puder, traga uma sobremesa.
- Se der, traz uma sobremesa.
- Se puder, traz alguma coisa pra beber.