Adjunto Adnominal x Complemento Nominal - Com Professor Noslen

Summary

In this educational video, the instructor explains the difference between 'adjunto adnominal' and 'complemento nominal' in Portuguese grammar. An adjunto adnominal modifies a noun and indicates possession or association, while a complemento nominal completes the meaning of an abstract noun or adjective and is introduced by a preposition, suggesting passivity. The video provides clear examples and distinctions, emphasizing that 'adjunto adnominal' conveys ownership or association, and 'complemento nominal' implies being affected by or receiving an action. The video aims to clarify common confusions and guide viewers in accurately analyzing sentence structures in Portuguese.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is teaching the difference between 'adjunto adnominal' and 'complemento nominal' in Portuguese grammar.
• 😀 An 'adjunto adnominal' modifies a noun, often indicating possession or association, and it can refer to either a concrete or abstract noun.
• 😀 Example of 'adjunto adnominal': In 'os estudantes inteligentes' (the intelligent students), 'inteligentes' modifies 'estudantes' and shows possession or quality.
• 😀 A 'complemento nominal' adds meaning to an abstract noun and is always preceded by a preposition.
• 😀 Example of 'complemento nominal': In 'certeza de sua vitória' (certainty of your victory), 'de sua vitória' clarifies the abstract noun 'certeza'.
• 😀 The difference between the two is that 'adjunto adnominal' refers to possession, while 'complemento nominal' indicates passivity or something being acted upon.
• 😀 When analyzing sentences with abstract nouns, 'adjunto adnominal' reflects possession and 'complemento nominal' reflects a passive relationship.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes that these two terms are often confused, but they have distinct syntactical functions.
• 😀 The sentence 'A pergunta do repórter foi perigosa' (The reporter’s question was dangerous) uses 'adjunto adnominal' to indicate possession.
• 😀 In contrast, 'A pergunta ao repórter foi perigosa' (The question to the reporter was dangerous) uses 'complemento nominal' because the reporter is passively receiving the question.
• 😀 The key takeaway is that 'adjunto adnominal' deals with possession, while 'complemento nominal' deals with passivity.

Q & A

What is the difference between adjunto adnominal and complemento nominal?

The main difference is that *adjunto adnominal* refers to possession or characteristics of a noun, while *complemento nominal* adds additional meaning to an abstract noun and often requires a preposition.

What function does the adjunto adnominal serve in a sentence?

The *adjunto adnominal* modifies a noun, typically indicating possession or description. It always refers to a noun within the sentence and can apply to both concrete and abstract nouns.

Can both adjunto adnominal and complemento nominal be applied to abstract nouns?

Yes, both can be used with abstract nouns, but they serve different purposes. The *adjunto adnominal* typically shows possession, while the *complemento nominal* completes the meaning of an abstract noun.

What is an example of adjunto adnominal in the sentence 'os estudantes inteligentes'?

In 'os estudantes inteligentes' ('the intelligent students'), 'inteligentes' is an *adjunto adnominal*, modifying 'estudantes' (students) and indicating a characteristic of the noun.

What does complemento nominal always require to connect to a noun?

The *complemento nominal* always requires a preposition, such as 'de' or 'para', to connect to the abstract noun it modifies.

What is the function of complemento nominal in the phrase 'certeza de sua vitória'?

In 'certeza de sua vitória' ('certainty of your victory'), 'de sua vitória' is the *complemento nominal*, as it completes the meaning of the abstract noun 'certeza' (certainty).

Why is 'de sua vitória' considered complemento nominal and not adjunto adnominal?

'De sua vitória' is considered *complemento nominal* because it completes the meaning of the abstract noun 'certeza', and it requires the preposition 'de', indicating passivity.

How can you distinguish between adjunto adnominal and complemento nominal in a sentence?

You can distinguish them by looking for the preposition. If a preposition is present and it modifies an abstract noun, it's a *complemento nominal*. If there's no preposition and it indicates possession or a characteristic of the noun, it's an *adjunto adnominal*.

What does the speaker mean by 'passivity' in relation to complemento nominal?

Passivity refers to the noun being affected or influenced by something. In the case of *complemento nominal*, the noun receives additional meaning or context, often signifying a passive relationship.

In the phrase 'a pergunta do repórter', why is 'do repórter' considered adjunto adnominal?

'Do repórter' is considered *adjunto adnominal* because it indicates possession (the question belongs to the reporter), which is a characteristic of the noun 'pergunta' (question).