Portuguese Phrase
As aulas dela são interessantes.
Meaning
The sentence states that the classes taught by a particular person are interesting. It uses the verb 'ser' to describe an inherent quality of the lessons.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the quality of someone's lessons, whether in a classroom, a workshop, or an online course. It works in both formal and informal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Asaulasdelasãointeressantes
Definite Article (As)
Plural feminine article that must agree with the noun 'aulas'.
Noun (aulas)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'classes' or 'lessons'.
Possessive Pronoun (dela)
Means 'her' and is placed after the noun in Portuguese.
Verb ser (são)
Third‑person plural of 'ser', used for permanent characteristics like 'interesting'.
Adjective (interessantes)
Plural feminine form of 'interessante', must agree with 'aulas'.
🗨In Conversation
As aulas dela são interessantes.
Her classes are interesting.
É verdade, aprendo muito.
That's true, I learn a lot.
✕Common Mistakes
As aulas dela estão interessantes.
Use 'são' (ser) for permanent qualities, not 'estão' (estar) which describes temporary states.
As aulas dele são interessantes.
The possessive must match the gender of the owner; 'ele' means 'his'.
As aulas dela é interessante.
The verb must agree with the plural subject 'aulas'.
↔Alternatives
As lições dela são interessantes.
Her lessons are interesting.
As aulas que ela dá são interessantes.
The classes she gives are interesting.
Os cursos dela são interessantes.
Her courses are interesting.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese the possessive pronoun usually follows the noun (as aulas dela). In European Portuguese you may also hear 'as aulas dela' or 'as aulas dela são interessantes' with a slightly more formal tone. Remember that 'interessante' can describe both subjects and people, but the adjective must always match the gender and number of the noun it modifies.