In Portuguese, reported speech, also known as indirect speech, refers to the act of reporting or narrating someone else's words or thoughts. When reporting speech, the verb tenses used in the reported clause may undergo changes to indicate the shift from the original speaker's perspective to the reporting speaker's perspective. Let's discuss the different verb tenses used in reported speech in Portuguese and provide examples to illustrate their usage.
1. Present Tense:
* When reporting speech in the present tense, the verb tenses in the reported clause remain unchanged.
* Example:
+ Direct speech: "Eu estudo português." (I study Portuguese.)
+ Reported speech: Ele disse que estuda português. (He said that he studies Portuguese.)
2. Past Tense:
* When reporting speech in the past tense, the verb tenses in the reported....
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