complex sentences
[/kəmˈplɛks ˈsɛntənsɪz/]
nounpl: complex sentences
orações complexas / períodos compostos
1. Sentences containing one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause, connected by subordinating conjunctions.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Embora estivesse chovendo, decidimos sair para caminhar.
2. In Portuguese grammar, sentences with multiple clauses where one clause is subordinated to another, expressing relationships of cause, condition, time, or purpose.
She will arrive when she finishes her work.
Ela chegará quando terminar seu trabalho.
3. Grammatical structures that combine simpler elements to convey more sophisticated meaning and relationships between ideas.
If you study hard, you will pass the exam that determines your future.
Se você estudar muito, passará no exame que determina seu futuro.
Complex sentences are fundamental to grammar instruction in both Brazilian and American education systems. In Brazil, they are typically taught at middle and high school levels as part of formal Portuguese grammar (Português). Understanding complex sentence structure is considered essential for academic writing, literature comprehension, and formal communication in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
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