Did you bring or did you bring it? what's the difference and when to use

The use of "x" in the Portuguese language it usually generates many doubts. This is mainly because your pronunciation might sound like “s”, “z” or even “ss”. This factor is precisely the reason for confusion when using the words brought or brought. Although both have the same pronunciation, they have completely different meanings.

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Which is the correct form: brought or trousse?

Do you know when to use each of them? Let's clarify the difference between the two words and explain how not to make mistakes anymore when using them.

Brought

Trouxe is the conjugation of the verb “bring” in the 1st and 3rd person singular of the perfect indicative past tense. This verb means the act of taking or carrying something close to the speaker. It can also be synonymous with verbs like bring about and originate, or even lead.

This verb can still be used to explain a broader movement, meaning to lead or guide, not necessarily talking about a physical object.

Note the conjugation of the verb to bring:

• (I brought
• (You) brought
• (He brought
• (we) brought
• (you) brought
• (They brought

Now, check out the examples of the use of the word "brought" in the Portuguese language:

• Yesterday, my friend brought a delicious pie for dinner.
• The new law implemented did not bring major changes to traffic.
• I brought a cake for dessert.
• He brought the document for me to sign.
• With his arrest, my cousin brought a huge disappointment to the family.

pronunciation of brought

Although the verb is written with “x”, it must be pronounced with the sound of “ss”. As mentioned earlier, this pronunciation is the main reason for the spelling error at the time of writing the word brought. But make no mistake, the only way to write this verb is with the letter “x”. Still, the pronunciation “truxe”, spoken by many people, is also wrong.

Trousse

Trousse stands out as one of the main spelling mistakes of the verb. However, contrary to what many believe, the word trousse also exists in the Portuguese language.

Trousse is a feminine noun that refers to trussa or trusse. It can have two meanings: a puffy type of pants worn by actors or a case used to store cosmetics. This noun originates from the French word trousse, which means case.

When to use brought and trousse?

So, to clarify: when talking about the verb to bring, always use the word brought. In this case, any other writing variations are incorrect. When you want to talk about one of the objects mentioned, use the noun trousse.

Be careful, as the use of either word is valid, but changing the spelling between them can result in confusion and error.

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