B2 Expression Formal 2 min de lectura

Concernente à prática

Regarding the prática

Literalmente: Concerning to the practice

En 15 segundos

  • A formal way to say 'regarding the practice'.
  • Perfect for professional emails and academic writing.
  • Requires the 'crase' (à) because it combines 'a' + 'a'.

Significado

This phrase is a formal way to say 'regarding' or 'about' a specific routine, habit, or professional activity. It connects a general topic to the actual doing of it.

Ejemplos clave

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In a professional meeting

Concernente à prática de feedback, precisamos de novas ferramentas.

Regarding the practice of feedback, we need new tools.

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Writing a formal email to a professor

Tenho uma dúvida concernente à prática laboratorial de amanhã.

I have a question regarding tomorrow's laboratory practice.

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Discussing sports habits with a coach

Concernente à prática de exercícios, sinto que evoluí muito.

Regarding the practice of exercises, I feel I have evolved a lot.

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Contexto cultural

This expression stems from the Latin influence on Portuguese legal and administrative language. It reflects a cultural emphasis on 'polidez' (politeness) and intellectual rigor in professional settings. It is especially common in 'Juridiquês' (legal jargon) but has moved into general corporate use.

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The Crase Secret

Always remember the accent on `à`. If you forget it in a formal email, it's like wearing a tuxedo with sneakers.

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Don't Overdo It

Using this phrase too many times in one paragraph makes you sound like a 19th-century lawyer. Mix it up with `sobre`.

En 15 segundos

  • A formal way to say 'regarding the practice'.
  • Perfect for professional emails and academic writing.
  • Requires the 'crase' (à) because it combines 'a' + 'a'.

What It Means

This phrase is your secret weapon for sounding professional. It means 'regarding' or 'about' a specific action. Think of it as a bridge between two ideas. It connects a topic to its practical application. It is polished, precise, and very adult. You are not just talking; you are analyzing.

How To Use It

Place it at the start of a sentence to set the stage. Or use it mid-sentence to link a rule to an action. It usually requires the preposition a. Since prática is feminine, you use the à with a grave accent. It acts like a formal pointer. It tells your listener exactly what area you are addressing.

When To Use It

Use this in professional emails or business meetings. It is perfect for academic papers or legal discussions. If you are discussing a new gym routine, it works too. It shows you take the subject seriously. Use it when you want to sound educated and organized. It provides a clear structure to your thoughts.

When NOT To Use It

Avoid this phrase at a loud bar with friends. Do not use it while ordering a late-night snack. It is too stiff for casual texting or family dinners. If you use it there, people might think you are joking. Or they might think you have become a robot. Stick to sobre for those relaxed moments.

Cultural Background

Portuguese speakers value formal linguistic structures in professional life. Using sophisticated connectors like concernente shows high levels of education. It is a hallmark of the 'Língua Culta' or cultured language. In Brazil and Portugal, administrative and legal documents love this phrasing. It creates a sense of authority and clarity.

Common Variations

If concernente à prática feels too heavy, try others. No que diz respeito à prática is a very common alternative. Relativamente à prática is another solid choice for formal writing. For something slightly lighter, use Quanto à prática. If you want to be super simple, just use Sobre a prática. Each one shifts the tone slightly.

Notas de uso

This is a high-register expression. Use it when you want to establish authority or precision, but ensure you use the 'crase' (à) correctly to maintain the formal standard.

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The Crase Secret

Always remember the accent on `à`. If you forget it in a formal email, it's like wearing a tuxedo with sneakers.

⚠️

Don't Overdo It

Using this phrase too many times in one paragraph makes you sound like a 19th-century lawyer. Mix it up with `sobre`.

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The 'Doutor' Vibe

In Brazil, using this phrase might get you called 'Doutor' (Doctor) as a sign of respect for your vocabulary.

Ejemplos

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#1 In a professional meeting
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Concernente à prática de feedback, precisamos de novas ferramentas.

Regarding the practice of feedback, we need new tools.

Sets a serious tone for a corporate discussion.

#2 Writing a formal email to a professor
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Tenho uma dúvida concernente à prática laboratorial de amanhã.

I have a question regarding tomorrow's laboratory practice.

Shows respect and academic focus.

#3 Discussing sports habits with a coach
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Concernente à prática de exercícios, sinto que evoluí muito.

Regarding the practice of exercises, I feel I have evolved a lot.

Used here to be specific about the physical activity.

#4 Texting a colleague about a process
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Alguma novidade concernente à prática do novo protocolo?

Any news regarding the practice of the new protocol?

Formal even in a text message, common in office culture.

#5 Being jokingly over-formal with a partner
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Concernente à prática de lavar a louça, declaro-me em greve!

Regarding the practice of washing dishes, I declare myself on strike!

The high formality creates a humorous contrast with a mundane task.

#6 In a serious discussion about ethics
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É uma questão difícil concernente à prática da justiça.

It is a difficult question regarding the practice of justice.

Used to discuss abstract concepts in a concrete way.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct form to complete the formal sentence.

___ à prática de meditação, os resultados são imediatos.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Concernente

While 'Sobre' and 'A respeito' are okay, 'Concernente' is the most formal and fits the structure '...à prática' perfectly.

Identify the missing preposition/article combo.

Concernente ___ prática clínica, o médico foi exemplar.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: à

The word 'concernente' requires the preposition 'a', and 'prática' is a feminine noun requiring 'a'. A + A = À.

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Ayudas visuales

Formality Level of 'Concernente à prática'

Informal

Talking to friends at a BBQ

Sobre a prática...

Neutral

General conversation with colleagues

Quanto à prática...

Formal

Business reports and meetings

Concernente à prática...

Very Formal

Legal documents and decrees

No que tange à prática...

Where to use 'Concernente à prática'

Concernente à prática
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Corporate Meeting

Discussing workflow

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Medical Clinic

Discussing patient care

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University

Writing a thesis

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Law Firm

Reviewing a case

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Choose the correct form to complete the formal sentence. Fill Blank

___ à prática de meditação, os resultados são imediatos.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Concernente

While 'Sobre' and 'A respeito' are okay, 'Concernente' is the most formal and fits the structure '...à prática' perfectly.

Identify the missing preposition/article combo. Fill Blank

Concernente ___ prática clínica, o médico foi exemplar.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: à

The word 'concernente' requires the preposition 'a', and 'prática' is a feminine noun requiring 'a'. A + A = À.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It means 'concerning' or 'relative to'. It comes from the verb concernir, which is rarely used on its own.

You can, but only if you are being sarcastic or trying to sound funny. Normally, it is too formal for WhatsApp.

It depends on the word that follows. Since prática is feminine, you use à. If it were exercício, it would be concernente ao exercício.

It is used in both! It is a standard part of formal Portuguese across the Lusophone world.

The simplest way is sobre a prática. Everyone will understand you, but it won't sound as fancy.

No! You can say concernente ao assunto (regarding the subject) or concernente à lei (regarding the law).

It's called a 'crase'. It signals the contraction of the preposition 'a' and the article 'a'. It's a key rule in formal Portuguese.

In written Portuguese and formal speech, yes. In daily street talk, no.

Yes, it's a great sentence starter! For example: Concernente à prática, não temos objeções.

The most common mistake is forgetting the 'a' after 'concernente'. You can't say concernente a prática without the accent.

Frases relacionadas

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No que tange a

Regarding / In what concerns

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Relativamente a

Relatively to

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A respeito de

With respect to

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Quanto a

As for / Regarding

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