المعنى
Deliberately ignore something wrong or problematic, pretending not to notice.
خلفية ثقافية
In Brazil, 'fazer vista grossa' is a key component of the 'Jeitinho'. It's often seen as a way to survive a system that is too rigid or bureaucratic. In Portugal, the phrase is often used in the context of 'cunhas' (favors). It implies that someone is being ignored because they have a connection to someone powerful. In Angola, the phrase is frequently used in social critiques regarding the 'gasosa' (small bribes). Officials might 'fazer vista grossa' after receiving a 'gasosa'. Similar to other Lusophone countries, it's used to describe the gap between official law and daily practice in markets and informal trade.
Use with 'Crase'
Always remember that 'fazer vista grossa' + a feminine noun usually requires a 'crase' (à). Example: 'vista grossa à regra'.
Don't use for positive things
You can't 'fazer vista grossa' to a surprise party. It must be something negative or an infraction.
المعنى
Deliberately ignore something wrong or problematic, pretending not to notice.
Use with 'Crase'
Always remember that 'fazer vista grossa' + a feminine noun usually requires a 'crase' (à). Example: 'vista grossa à regra'.
Don't use for positive things
You can't 'fazer vista grossa' to a surprise party. It must be something negative or an infraction.
اختبر نفسك
Conjugate the verb 'fazer' correctly in the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito).
Ontem, o segurança ________ vista grossa quando viu o rapaz entrar sem convite.
The sentence refers to a completed action in the past ('Ontem'), so 'fez' is the correct form.
Select the sentence that uses the correct preposition and 'crase'.
Qual frase está gramaticalmente correta?
'Erro' is masculine, so we use 'a + o = ao'. 'Para o' is common in speech but 'ao' is the standard formal choice.
Match the situation to the most likely use of 'fazer vista grossa'.
Um político recebe dinheiro ilegal e o fiscal não relata o crime.
In a political context, ignoring illegal money is a form of corruption or 'prevaricação' (malfeasance).
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينOntem, o segurança ________ vista grossa quando viu o rapaz entrar sem convite.
The sentence refers to a completed action in the past ('Ontem'), so 'fez' is the correct form.
Qual frase está gramaticalmente correta?
'Erro' is masculine, so we use 'a + o = ao'. 'Para o' is common in speech but 'ao' is the standard formal choice.
Um político recebe dinheiro ilegal e o fiscal não relata o crime.
In a political context, ignoring illegal money is a form of corruption or 'prevaricação' (malfeasance).
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةNot inherently, but it describes a negative behavior (negligence). Calling someone out for it can be confrontational.
Yes, to describe how you handle minor, non-critical errors in a team to maintain morale, but be careful not to sound negligent.
عبارات ذات صلة
Fechar os olhos para
synonymTo ignore something completely.
Passar pano
similarTo make excuses for someone's bad behavior.
Dar um jeito
builds onTo find a way around a problem/rule.
