3. In grammatical analysis, verbs classified by their ability to govern and typically precede a direct object noun phrase
The transitive verb 'bought' in 'He bought groceries' requires the object 'groceries' to be grammatically complete.
O verbo transitivo 'comprou' em 'Ele comprou mantimentos' requer o objeto 'mantimentos' para ser gramaticalmente completo.
Transitive verbs are a fundamental concept taught in English and Portuguese grammar education in both Brazil and the United States. Understanding this distinction is crucial for proper sentence construction and is emphasized in language curricula from elementary through advanced levels. In Brazilian schools, the classification of verbs as transitive or intransitive is a core component of grammar instruction (análise sintática).