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Te devolvo amanhã sem falta.
I'll give it back to you tomorrow, without fail.
A2promising to return somethinginformalpt-BR-spAudio · coming soon
Why every word is where it is
Te1object pronounyou, to you2nd sing. · indirect objectdevolvo2verbI give backdevolver · present · 1st sing.amanhãadverbtomorrowsem faltafixed phrasewithout fail.
- Te → devolvo: te: to you, before the verb
- amanhã → devolvo: amanhã + present: a promise
- sem falta → devolvo: sem falta: without fail
Word for word: “(I) you give-back tomorrow without fail.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Te devolvo: no "it" needed, the thing is understood. Starting with te is normal in speech. Object pronouns as spoken →
- 2devolvo: present tense for a promise about tomorrow; no vowel change, unlike Spanish devuelvo. Present indicative: regular -ar/-er/-ir verbs →
Variations
- Eu te devolvo amanhã sem falta.
- Devolvo amanhã, sem falta.
- Amanhã eu te devolvo, prometo!