plain subject
[/pleɪn ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
nounpl: plain subjects
sujeito simples
1. In grammar, a subject consisting of only a noun or pronoun without any modifiers or descriptive words
In the sentence 'Dogs bark loudly,' the word 'dogs' is the plain subject.
Na frase 'Cães latem alto', a palavra 'cães' é o sujeito simples.
2. A grammatical subject that is not compound and has no adjectives, articles, or other modifying elements
The plain subject of 'She runs' is 'she' alone.
O sujeito simples de 'Ela corre' é apenas 'ela'.
This is primarily a grammatical term used in educational contexts across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'sujeito simples' is taught in Portuguese language classes as part of standard grammar curriculum. It is a technical term with no colloquial usage or regional variations in meaning.
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