AUXILIARES, MODAIS VERBAIS EM INGLÊS - AULA 02 PROFESSOR KENNY

Summary

This educational video explains the role of auxiliary modal verbs in both Portuguese and English, focusing on how they alter verb tenses (like the future and conditional). The speaker compares English modals like 'will' with their Portuguese equivalents, such as 'futuro do pretérito' (conditional). There are also cultural references, such as diminutives in names and playful anecdotes, making the learning process more engaging. By exploring these grammatical concepts with examples and humor, the video offers a fun and insightful way to understand complex language features.

Takeaways

• 😀 Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs used to express future and hypothetical actions in Portuguese, similar to 'will' in English.
• 😀 The verb 'will' is an auxiliary verb that transforms the verb in a sentence into future tense in English.
• 😀 The future tense in Portuguese can be expressed by using 'eu farei' (I will do), 'tu farás' (you will do), etc., based on the subject.
• 😀 'Will' has no direct translation in Portuguese, it only functions as a marker to indicate future tense.
• 😀 The 'short names' concept is explained, where English names like 'Will' are diminutives of names such as 'William.'
• 😀 The future conditional (futuro do pretérito) is expressed in Portuguese using 'eu falaria' (I would speak) and similar forms.
• 😀 'Could' in Portuguese corresponds to the conditional mood, which expresses hypothetical ability or possibility.
• 😀 The verb 'haver' in Portuguese expresses a future intention in a somewhat archaic or formal context, such as 'eu hei de' (I shall).
• 😀 The auxiliary verb 'shall' is used in Portuguese to indicate a future desire or promise, similar to 'I shall' in English.
• 😀 The word 'talvez' (perhaps) in Portuguese does not conjugate and is used with verbs in the infinitive form, unlike the English 'maybe,' which combines with conjugated verbs.

Q & A

What are modal verbs in Portuguese and English?

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs used to express mood, possibility, necessity, or future action. In Portuguese, they include verbs like 'vai' (will), 'poder' (can), and 'dever' (must), while in English, common modal verbs include 'will', 'can', 'must', 'should', and 'may'.

How does the verb 'will' function in English?

In English, 'will' is used as a modal verb to indicate future actions or intentions. It is placed before the base form of the verb, as in 'I will eat' or 'She will go'. It does not get conjugated based on the subject.

What is the equivalent of the English 'will' in Portuguese?

In Portuguese, the equivalent of 'will' is the future tense of verbs, formed by adding specific endings to the infinitive form of verbs. For example, 'fazer' (to do) becomes 'farei' (I will do).

What does 'would' represent in English grammar?

'Would' is the past form of 'will' and is used to express hypothetical or conditional situations, similar to the Portuguese 'condicional' tense. For example, 'I would go' means 'Eu iria' in Portuguese.

How is the verb 'can' used in both Portuguese and English?

'Can' is used to express ability or permission in English. In Portuguese, the equivalent is 'poder', used in similar contexts. For instance, 'I can speak English' translates to 'Eu posso falar inglês'.

What does the modal verb 'must' indicate?

'Must' in English indicates obligation or necessity. In Portuguese, the equivalent is 'dever', which also expresses necessity or strong obligation. For example, 'I must study' translates to 'Eu devo estudar'.

What is the 'futuro do pretérito' in Portuguese, and how does it relate to English?

The 'futuro do pretérito' (future of the past) in Portuguese is a tense used to express actions that would happen under certain conditions. The English equivalent is often expressed using 'would', as in 'I would speak' or 'Eu falaria'.

How is the adverb 'talvez' used in Portuguese compared to 'maybe' in English?

'Talvez' is an adverb in Portuguese that indicates uncertainty or possibility, and it is used with verbs in their infinitive form, as in 'Talvez eu vá' (Maybe I will go). In English, 'maybe' is similarly used, but it can be placed in a sentence before the verb.

What is the significance of 'will' in the context of future tense in Portuguese?

'Will' is important in English to indicate future actions. In Portuguese, future actions are typically indicated by conjugating verbs in the future tense, without needing an auxiliary like 'will'. For instance, 'I will study' is 'Eu estudarei' in Portuguese.

Why is 'will' considered an auxiliary verb in English?

'Will' is an auxiliary verb because it helps form the future tense by being placed before the main verb. It modifies the meaning of the sentence to indicate something that will happen in the future, such as 'I will go' or 'You will see'.