Regência Nominal [Prof Noslen]

Summary

In this lesson, the focus is on 'regência nominal' in Portuguese, explaining how prepositions are used with adjectives, nouns, and adverbs to complement their meaning. The instructor provides various examples to demonstrate the correct use of prepositions, such as 'acessível a,' 'afável com,' and 'familiarizado com.' The key takeaway is that understanding and memorizing the prepositions associated with different words is crucial for mastering 'regência nominal.' The lesson is designed to help learners grasp this grammatical concept in a clear and accessible manner, especially for exams and formal contexts.

Takeaways

• 😀 Regência nominal refers to the use of prepositions to complement nouns, adjectives, and adverbs in Portuguese grammar.
• 😀 Just like regência verbal (verb complement), regência nominal follows a similar logic where prepositions link the word with its complement.
• 😀 Examples of regência nominal include phrases like 'acessível a alguém' (accessible to someone) and 'acesso à escola' (access to the school).
• 😀 It’s crucial to memorize which prepositions are used with specific adjectives and nouns, as these are often tested in exams.
• 😀 Certain adjectives and nouns require specific prepositions, like 'acostumado a' (accustomed to) or 'acostumado com' (used to).
• 😀 The presence of crase (the accent mark) is determined by the combination of a preposition with a feminine noun, such as 'acesso à escola' (access to the school).
• 😀 Understanding the relationship between nouns, adjectives, and their required prepositions is key to mastering regência nominal.
• 😀 Some words like 'afável' (gentle) can be followed by prepositions like 'com' or 'para' depending on the context.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes that regência nominal is not difficult once you grasp the logic of applying the right prepositions.
• 😀 A helpful table with common words and their prepositions is available to assist learners in memorizing regência nominal patterns.
• 😀 The speaker suggests practicing exercises on regência nominal to reinforce learning and ensure proper use of prepositions in various contexts.

Q & A

What is 'regência nominal' in Portuguese grammar?

'Regência nominal' refers to the relationship between a noun, adjective, or adverb and its complement, which often requires a preposition. It's essential to know which prepositions follow certain words to form grammatically correct sentences.

How is 'regência nominal' similar to 'regência verbal'?

'Regência nominal' and 'regência verbal' share a similar logic in that both involve prepositions linking words. While 'regência verbal' deals with the verb and its complement, 'regência nominal' works with nouns, adjectives, or adverbs and their respective complements.

Can you explain how the word 'acessível' functions in a sentence?

The word 'acessível' (accessible) always requires the preposition 'a' when used to describe accessibility to someone or something. For example, 'Este cargo não é acessível a todos' (This position is not accessible to everyone).

How does the word 'acesso' change with different prepositions?

The word 'acesso' can be used with different prepositions depending on the context. For example, 'dá acesso à escola' (gives access to the school) uses the preposition 'à' (a + a) because 'escola' is feminine, while 'acesso para a região do Tietê' (access to the Tietê region) uses 'para'.

What is the difference between 'acostumado a' and 'acostumado com'?

'Acostumado a' means to be used to something, while 'acostumado com' implies being familiar or comfortable with something. For instance, 'Ele estava acostumado a ouvir música' (He was used to listening to music) vs. 'Ele estava acostumado com o barulho' (He was used to the noise).

How do prepositions function with adjectives like 'adaptado'?

The adjective 'adaptado' (adapted) uses the preposition 'a' to indicate what it is adapted to, as in 'O empregado não está adaptado a essas mudanças' (The employee is not adapted to these changes).

What is the importance of memorizing prepositions for words like 'afável' and 'atento'?

Memorizing the correct prepositions for adjectives like 'afável' (kind) and 'atento' (attentive) is crucial because they determine the proper grammatical structure. For example, 'afável com alguém' (kind to someone) and 'atento à sinalização' (attentive to the signage).

How does the use of 'crase' appear in sentences with nouns and adjectives?

The use of 'crase' occurs when there is a combination of a preposition 'a' and a definite article 'a', as seen with feminine nouns or adjectives. For example, 'fez alusão à prova final' (made an allusion to the final exam), where 'à' represents 'a' + 'a'.

What is the role of the word 'amor' in the context of 'regência nominal'?

'Amor' (love) is a noun that can be followed by either 'a' or 'por' depending on the context. For instance, 'amor à carreira' (love for the career) uses 'à' because 'carreira' is feminine, while 'amor por dança' (love for dance) uses 'por'.

What does the term 'ansiedade' (anxiety) demonstrate about the use of prepositions?

'Ansiedade' (anxiety) can be followed by different prepositions depending on the intended meaning. 'Ansiedade por algo' (anxiety for something) and 'ansiedade de algo' (anxiety of something) are examples of how prepositions change the nuance of the word's meaning.