Significado
It is necessary to emphasize or point out.
Contexto cultural
In Brazil, 'Cumpre salientar' is often associated with 'Juridiquês'. Many people find this language exclusionary, leading to movements for 'Linguagem Simples' in the public sector. In Portugal, the phrase is common in 'Diário da República' (the official gazette). It is seen as a mark of administrative competence and tradition. In formal African Lusophone contexts, this phrase is used in diplomatic and high-level political discourse, often mirroring the formal style of the Portuguese colonial administration. Across all Portuguese-speaking universities, this phrase is a 'safe' transition for students to use in their introductions to sound more scholarly.
The 'Que' Rule
Always follow 'Cumpre salientar' with 'que' if you are introducing a full sentence. It makes your writing flow like a native academic.
Don't Overuse
Using this more than once in a short text makes you sound like a 19th-century lawyer. Use it only for your 'killer' point.
Significado
It is necessary to emphasize or point out.
The 'Que' Rule
Always follow 'Cumpre salientar' with 'que' if you are introducing a full sentence. It makes your writing flow like a native academic.
Don't Overuse
Using this more than once in a short text makes you sound like a 19th-century lawyer. Use it only for your 'killer' point.
Regional Preference
If writing for a Portuguese audience, try 'Importa salientar'. For a Brazilian audience, 'Cabe salientar' or 'Cumpre salientar' are both great.
The 'Impersonal' Power
Use this when you want to sound objective. It shifts the focus from 'I think' to 'The facts show'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'cumprir'.
_______ salientar que os resultados da pesquisa são preliminares.
In this impersonal construction, the verb always stays in the third person singular.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal legal document?
Select the best option:
'Cumpre salientar' provides the necessary formal and objective tone for legal writing.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a professor.
Estudante: 'Professor, terminei o relatório.' Professor: 'Bom, mas antes de publicar, __________ que os dados de 2022 estão faltando.'
The professor is giving formal feedback, making 'cumpre salientar' the best fit.
Match the phrase to the most likely context.
Phrase: 'Cumpre salientar a urgência da medida.'
The high level of formality and the topic of 'urgency of a measure' point to a government or official context.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs. Informal Emphasis
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios_______ salientar que os resultados da pesquisa são preliminares.
In this impersonal construction, the verb always stays in the third person singular.
Select the best option:
'Cumpre salientar' provides the necessary formal and objective tone for legal writing.
Estudante: 'Professor, terminei o relatório.' Professor: 'Bom, mas antes de publicar, __________ que os dados de 2022 estão faltando.'
The professor is giving formal feedback, making 'cumpre salientar' the best fit.
Phrase: 'Cumpre salientar a urgência da medida.'
The high level of formality and the topic of 'urgency of a measure' point to a government or official context.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIn casual settings, yes. In legal and academic settings, it is still the gold standard for formal writing.
Only if the job is very formal (like a law firm or a high-level executive role). Otherwise, 'Gostaria de destacar' is safer.
They are 99% synonymous. 'Salientar' sounds slightly more sophisticated/academic, while 'destacar' is more common in journalism.
Only if you insert an adverbial phrase like 'Cumpre salientar, desde já, que...'. Otherwise, no comma before 'que'.
Yes! Adding the 'me' makes it 'It is my duty to point out'. This is even more formal and personalizes the duty.
Absolutely. It is very common in Portuguese administrative and legal language.
There isn't a direct opposite, but you might use 'Desnecessário dizer que...' (Needless to say that...).
No, it is an introductory formula. It always points forward to the information.
In non-fiction and essays, yes. In modern fiction, only if a character is a lawyer or a professor.
Like the 'an' in the English word 'anchor', but without the 'n' sound touching the roof of your mouth.
Frases relacionadas
Cabe destacar
synonymIt is worth highlighting
Importa referir
similarIt is important to mention
Vale ressaltar
similarIt is worth emphasizing
É de bom tom
specialized formIt is good manners to...
Sublinhe-se que
synonymIt should be underlined that
