Portuguese Phrase
Na aula de arte desenhamos e pintamos.
Meaning
The sentence means 'In art class we draw and we paint.' It emphasizes the activities that take place during the lesson, using the inclusive 'we' to involve the speaker and classmates.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing what you do in an art class, either to a teacher, a friend, or in a language‑learning exercise that focuses on daily routines and classroom vocabulary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Naauladeartedesenhamosepintamos
Preposition 'na'
'Na' is a contraction of 'em' + 'a', used before feminine singular nouns to indicate location.
Definite article 'a'
The article 'a' agrees in gender and number with the noun 'aula' (feminine singular).
Prepositional phrase 'de arte'
'de' links the noun 'aula' with the subject matter, meaning 'of art' or 'art class'.
First‑person plural present of 'desenhar'
'desenhamos' is the present indicative form for 'we draw', ending in -amos for regular -ar verbs.
Coordinating conjunction 'e'
'e' means 'and', used to join two verbs of equal importance.
First‑person plural present of 'pintar'
'pintamos' is the present indicative form for 'we paint', also ending in -amos.
🗨In Conversation
O que vocês fizeram hoje na aula de arte?
What did you all do today in art class?
Na aula de arte desenhamos e pintamos.
In art class we drew and we painted.
✕Common Mistakes
Na aula de arte desenho e pintamos.
Use the first‑person plural form 'desenhamos' to match 'we'.
Na aula de arte desenhamos e pinta.
The verb must agree with the subject; avoid mixing singular and plural forms.
Na aula de artes desenhamos e pintamos.
'Artes' (plural) changes the meaning; the standard term for the subject is 'arte' (singular).
↔Alternatives
Durante a aula de arte, desenhamos e pintamos.
During the art class, we drew and painted.
Na aula de artes, fazemos desenhos e pinturas.
In the art class, we make drawings and paintings.
Na aula de arte, praticamos desenho e pintura.
In art class, we practice drawing and painting.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, art classes often blend drawing (desenho) and painting (pintura) in a single lesson, especially in primary schools. The verb 'desenhar' can also be used metaphorically to mean 'to outline' a plan, while 'pintar' can refer to 'painting' a wall or even 'painting' a picture in a figurative sense. Keep the tone informal when speaking with classmates, but use a slightly more formal register when addressing a teacher.