Personal infinitive basics
Portuguese can use an infinitive with an explicit subject-like ending in certain clauses.
Examples
PortugueseTranslation
Antes de sairmos, preciso falar com você.
Before we leave, I need to speak with you.
É melhor vocês esperarem aqui.
It is better for you all to wait here.
Depois de chegarem, vamos jantar.
After they arrive, we are going to have dinner.
Pattern
preposition + personal infinitive
How it works
Portuguese can use an infinitive with an explicit subject-like ending in certain clauses. This pattern typically appears as preposition + personal infinitive and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The personal infinitive appears especially after some prepositions and expressions.
- It helps keep the sentence compact without always using a full finite subordinate clause.
Why it matters
Keep connected Portuguese compact and clear.
Use in context
This is one of the characteristic features that gives Portuguese a distinct clause-building rhythm.