transitive objects

[træn'zɪtɪv 'ɑbdʒɛkts]
nounpl: transitive objects
objetos diretos; complementos verbais transitivos
1. In grammar, the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a transitive verb; the direct object of a sentence
In the sentence 'She ate an apple,' the word 'apple' is the transitive object.
Na frase 'Ela comeu uma maçã', a palavra 'maçã' é o objeto direto (objeto transitivo).
2. The complement that follows and completes the meaning of a transitive verb
The verb 'gave' requires a transitive object, as in 'She gave the book to him.'
O verbo 'dar' requer um objeto direto, como em 'Ela deu o livro para ele'.
This is primarily a grammatical and linguistic term used in educational contexts across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is essential terminology in language teaching and grammar instruction. The concept is universal to both Brazilian and European Portuguese, though terminology may vary slightly between regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct objectsdirect complementsverb complementsaccusative objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
intransitive verbssubjects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objeto direto; objeto transitivo
Standard grammatical term used in education and linguistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objeto direto
Standard usage; may use simpler terminology in casual speech
São Paulo
complemento verbal transitivo
More formal academic usage in educational settings
Portugal
complemento direto; objeto direto
Portuguese usage differs slightly; 'complemento direto' is more commonly used in Portuguese schools

Related Words

transitive verbsindirect objectssubjectverb complementsentence structuregrammar

Related Idioms & Phrases

verb takes a direct object
the object of the verb
what the verb acts upon
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