Pronominal causative in Portuguese

Definition

Definition in EnglishA construction combining a reflexive object pronoun, a causative auxiliary and an infinitive to present the subject as the recipient or affected participant of another person's action. It covers requested services and unwanted events, without necessarily implying intention or responsibility.

Definition in PortugueseÉ uma construção que apresenta o sujeito como a pessoa afetada pela ação de outra pessoa, como ao mandar cortar o cabelo ou ter algo roubado.

Example sentences

• Ela mandou cortar o cabelo antes da entrevista.🔊

  She had her hair cut before the interview.

• Eles tiveram as bolsas roubadas no trem.🔊

  They had their bags stolen on the train.

• Vou mandar entregar pra mim amanhã.🔊

  I'm going to have them delivered to me tomorrow.

pronominal causative in other languages

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