Significado
To deal with or discuss a particular theme, subject, or problem in depth.
Contexto cultural
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'abordar' is often used to soften the blow of a difficult conversation. It sounds more professional than 'falar de'. In Portuguese universities, professors use 'abordar' to describe the scope of their lectures. Journalists use this to frame their questions, making them sound objective and prepared. Diplomats use it to signal that they are ready to engage with a topic without necessarily agreeing with it.
Use it for structure
Use 'abordar' when you want to show you have a plan for the conversation.
No preposition
Never say 'abordar sobre'. It is always 'abordar o assunto'.
Significado
To deal with or discuss a particular theme, subject, or problem in depth.
Use it for structure
Use 'abordar' when you want to show you have a plan for the conversation.
No preposition
Never say 'abordar sobre'. It is always 'abordar o assunto'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
Nós precisamos ______ o assunto da reunião de amanhã.
Abordar is the correct verb for discussing a topic.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
Abordar is transitive direct; no preposition is needed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Precisamos falar sobre o projeto.' B: 'Sim, vamos ______ na reunião.'
The verb needs a direct object.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosNós precisamos ______ o assunto da reunião de amanhã.
Abordar is the correct verb for discussing a topic.
Choose the correct option:
Abordar is transitive direct; no preposition is needed.
A: 'Precisamos falar sobre o projeto.' B: 'Sim, vamos ______ na reunião.'
The verb needs a direct object.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, but it means to stop or approach someone, often in the street or for a service.
Yes, it is standard in professional and academic settings.
Frases relacionadas
Tratar de um assunto
synonymTo deal with a subject
Tocar no assunto
similarTo touch upon a subject
Entrar no mérito
builds onTo get to the heart of the matter
Puxar um assunto
contrastTo start a conversation
