C1 Expression Formal

Em termos de.

In terms of.

Significado

Specifies the aspect or perspective being considered in a discussion.

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Contexto cultural

In Brazilian offices, using 'em termos de' is a way to sound 'executive'. It's part of a dialect called 'Faria Limmer' (named after a financial district in São Paulo). Portuguese academics value precision. 'Em termos de' is used to strictly define the scope of a thesis or research paper. In PALOP countries, the phrase is common in news broadcasts and political speeches to discuss national development. Tech YouTubers in Brazil use this phrase constantly when comparing gadgets, making it a staple of the 'unboxing' subculture.

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The 'Article' Rule

If you are talking about a general concept (Quality, Money, Time), use 'de'. If you are talking about a specific thing (The money we have, The time of the meeting), use 'do/da'.

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Don't Overuse

Using this phrase in every sentence makes you sound like a corporate robot. Mix it up with 'sobre' or 'quanto a'.

Significado

Specifies the aspect or perspective being considered in a discussion.

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The 'Article' Rule

If you are talking about a general concept (Quality, Money, Time), use 'de'. If you are talking about a specific thing (The money we have, The time of the meeting), use 'do/da'.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

Using this phrase in every sentence makes you sound like a corporate robot. Mix it up with 'sobre' or 'quanto a'.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

O filme é ótimo ______ efeitos especiais.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: em termos de

We use 'em termos de' (plural + de) for general categories like 'efeitos especiais'.

Which sentence is the most formal?

Choose the best option for a business report.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Em termos de liquidez, a empresa está estável.

'Liquidez' and 'em termos de' create a professional, formal tone.

Match the aspect with the appropriate 'em termos de' phrase.

1. Price, 2. Safety, 3. Speed

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Custo = Price, Segurança = Safety, Rapidez = Speed.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

O filme é ótimo ______ efeitos especiais.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: em termos de

We use 'em termos de' (plural + de) for general categories like 'efeitos especiais'.

Which sentence is the most formal? Choose B2

Choose the best option for a business report.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Em termos de liquidez, a empresa está estável.

'Liquidez' and 'em termos de' create a professional, formal tone.

Match the aspect with the appropriate 'em termos de' phrase. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Custo = Price, Segurança = Safety, Rapidez = Speed.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Yes, but only if the noun that follows is masculine and specific. For example: 'Em termos do projeto (of the project)'.

It's a bit long for texting. Most people use 'Sobre' or just 'E o/a...?'

Some linguists say yes, but it is so deeply integrated into Portuguese that it is considered standard now.

Frases relacionadas

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No que tange a

synonym

Regarding / Concerning

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Quanto a

similar

As for

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No que diz respeito a

synonym

With respect to

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Sob o ponto de vista de

builds on

From the point of view of

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