Aprenda Fácil: VERBO TRANSITIVO DIRETO, INDIRETO E INTRANSITIVO

Summary

In this video, Professor Thiago Bunella breaks down the concept of verbal transitivity in Portuguese grammar. He explains the difference between intransitive and transitive verbs, using engaging examples like 'nasceu' (was born) and 'comprei' (bought). The video covers direct and indirect transitive verbs, emphasizing how complements work. Direct objects do not require prepositions, while indirect objects do. With a lively and informal tone, Thiago makes the topic accessible and fun, guiding viewers through practical examples and encouraging them to engage with the content on social media.

Takeaways

• 😀 Verbs can be classified as transitivo (transitive) or intransitivo (intransitive) based on whether they need a complement.
• 😀 Intransitive verbs do not require a complement to complete their meaning. Examples include 'nascer' (to be born) and 'morrer' (to die).
• 😀 A verb is considered intransitive if it can stand alone, without needing a direct object. For example, 'minha sobrinha nasceu' (my niece was born).
• 😀 When a verb indicates time or place, like 'chorou a noite toda' (cried all night), it does not require a direct object, hence it is intransitive.
• 😀 Transitive verbs require a complement to complete their meaning. There are two types: transitive direct (VTd) and transitive indirect (VTi).
• 😀 Transitive direct verbs immediately connect to the object without needing a preposition. For example, 'comprei um carro' (I bought a car).
• 😀 Transitive indirect verbs require a preposition to connect to the object. For example, 'gosta de' (likes) in 'Rafaela gosta de ouvir música' (Rafaela likes to listen to music).
• 😀 A verb like 'concordar' (to agree) is a transitive indirect verb because it requires the preposition 'com' (with). For example, 'concordamos com seu comportamento' (we agree with your behavior).
• 😀 Some verbs can be both transitive direct and indirect depending on the context. For example, 'entregar' (to deliver) can be both: 'entreguei a encomenda' (I delivered the package) [direct] and 'entreguei a encomenda ao cliente' (I delivered the package to the client) [indirect].
• 😀 The key difference between transitive direct and indirect verbs lies in whether a preposition is involved. Direct verbs do not use a preposition, while indirect verbs do.

Q & A

What is verbal transitivity?

Verbal transitivity refers to whether a verb requires a complement to complete its meaning. Some verbs are complete on their own (intransitive), while others need a complement to make sense (transitive).

What is the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

Intransitive verbs do not require a complement to complete their meaning, while transitive verbs always require a complement to give the sentence full meaning.

Can you give an example of an intransitive verb?

An example of an intransitive verb is 'nascer' (to be born). In the sentence 'Minha sobrinha nasceu' (My niece was born), the verb 'nascer' does not require a complement to complete the idea.

What does it mean when a verb is transitive direct?

A transitive direct verb is one that requires a complement without the need for a preposition. For example, 'comprei um carro' (I bought a car) – 'comprei' (bought) is a transitive direct verb, and 'um carro' (a car) is the direct object.

What is the role of a preposition with indirect transitive verbs?

Indirect transitive verbs require a complement with a preposition. For example, in the sentence 'Rafaela gosta de ouvir música' (Rafaela likes to listen to music), 'gostar' (to like) is a transitive indirect verb because it needs the preposition 'de' (of).

How do you differentiate between direct and indirect objects in a sentence?

A direct object follows a transitive direct verb and does not use a preposition, while an indirect object follows a transitive indirect verb and requires a preposition. For example, in 'Eu comprei um carro' (I bought a car), 'um carro' is the direct object, and in 'Eu gosto de música' (I like music), 'música' is the indirect object.

What happens when a verb can be both direct and indirect in a sentence?

When a verb can be both direct and indirect in a sentence, it takes both a direct object and an indirect object. For example, in 'Entreguei a encomenda ao cliente' (I delivered the package to the client), 'a encomenda' (the package) is the direct object, and 'ao cliente' (to the client) is the indirect object.

What is an object of place or time in relation to verbal transitivity?

An object of place or time, such as 'na calçada' (on the sidewalk) or 'a noite toda' (all night), is not considered a complement of the verb in terms of transitivity. It does not affect whether the verb is intransitive or transitive.

How can you tell if a verb is intransitive or transitive when analyzing a sentence?

To determine if a verb is intransitive or transitive, ask whether the verb requires a complement to complete its meaning. If the verb makes sense by itself, it is intransitive. If it needs a complement, it is transitive.

Why is 'cair' (to fall) considered an intransitive verb in the sentence 'João caiu na calçada' (João fell on the sidewalk)?

'Cair' is considered an intransitive verb because it does not need a complement to make sense. The phrase 'na calçada' (on the sidewalk) refers to the place where the action happens, but it does not change the fact that 'cair' is intransitive.