Não posso ir contra Minha Mãe.
I can't go against My Mother.
Context: Constraints bind decisions in familial relations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Não
[nau]
no
Used to negate verbs or convey disagreement.
Ela disse que não iria.
She said she would not go.
posso
[POH-soo]
can
Expresses ability or permission to do something.
Eu não posso ir contra isso.
I cannot go against that.
ir
[eer]
go
To move or proceed to a particular place.
Eu vou ir para casa.
I am going home.
contra
[KON-trah]
against
In opposition to something.
Ele está contra a decisão.
He is against the decision.
Minha
[MEEN-yah]
my
Possessive pronoun indicating ownership.
Essa é minha mesa.
That is my table.
Mãe
[MYE]
mother
Female parent.
Minha mãe é gentil.
My mother is kind.
Phrase Parts
Não posso ir
Contra Minha Mãe.
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