Portuguese Phrase
Adoro a aula de matemática.
Meaning
The speaker expresses a strong positive feeling toward their mathematics class, essentially saying 'I love the math class.' The verb adorar conveys a higher intensity than gostar (to like).
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to talk about your enthusiasm for a specific math class, whether you’re discussing your schedule, recommending a teacher, or simply sharing your feelings with a friend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Adoroaauladematemática
Adorar (present)
Adoro is the 1st person singular present of the verb adorar, meaning 'to love' or 'to adore'. It takes a direct object without a preposition.
Definite article 'a'
The article a (feminine singular) precedes the noun aula, marking it as a specific class.
Preposition de
De links the noun aula to the subject of the class, matemática, indicating 'math' as the type of class.
Noun aula
Aula is a feminine noun meaning 'class' or 'lesson'.
Noun matemática
Matemática is a feminine noun meaning 'mathematics'.
🗨In Conversation
Adoro a aula de matemática.
I love the math class.
É mesmo? O professor é muito bom?
Really? Is the teacher very good?
✕Common Mistakes
Adoro de a aula de matemática.
Adorar does not require a preposition before its object; 'de' belongs to the noun phrase, not the verb.
Adoro aula de matemática.
The article cannot be omitted; Portuguese requires the definite article before a specific class.
Gosto a aula de matemática.
The verb gostar needs the preposition 'de' before its object, not 'a'.
↔Alternatives
Gosto muito da aula de matemática.
I really like the math class.
Amo a aula de matemática.
I love the math class.
Tenho prazer na aula de matemática.
I enjoy the math class.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, using adorar for a school subject is informal and conveys enthusiasm. It’s common among students to say they 'adoram' a class when they find the teacher engaging or the material interesting. Avoid using adorar in formal academic writing; prefer gostar de or ter interesse em.