Significado
Used to state something officially or formally, ensuring it is noted.
Contexto cultural
In Brazil, the 'Cartório' (Notary Office) is a central part of life. 'Para que conste' is the verbal equivalent of getting a document notarized. It reflects a society where trust is often mediated through formal stamps and records. Portuguese culture tends to be more formal in professional settings than Brazilian culture. Using 'Para que conste' in a Lisbon office is standard and expected when documenting disagreements. In Angolan official discourse, this phrase is frequently used in the 'Diário da República' (Official Gazette) to validate new laws and decrees. Similar to other Lusophone countries, Mozambique uses this in legal and administrative contexts, often following the traditional Portuguese legal phrasing.
The 'Ata' Rule
If you are writing meeting minutes in Portuguese, always use 'Para que conste' before any dissenting opinion to sound like a native professional.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase more than once in a short email can make you sound defensive or litigious.
Significado
Used to state something officially or formally, ensuring it is noted.
The 'Ata' Rule
If you are writing meeting minutes in Portuguese, always use 'Para que conste' before any dissenting opinion to sound like a native professional.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase more than once in a short email can make you sound defensive or litigious.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'constar'.
Vou enviar este documento para que _______ que eu tentei resolver o problema.
The conjunction 'para que' triggers the present subjunctive.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'Para que conste'?
Escolha a situação correta:
'Para que conste' is a formal expression for official records like meeting minutes.
Complete the dialogue formally.
Juiz: 'O réu tem algo a dizer?' Réu: 'Sim, Meritíssimo. ________, eu não conheço essa pessoa.'
In a court of law, 'Para que conste' is the appropriate formal register.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosVou enviar este documento para que _______ que eu tentei resolver o problema.
The conjunction 'para que' triggers the present subjunctive.
Escolha a situação correta:
'Para que conste' is a formal expression for official records like meeting minutes.
Juiz: 'O réu tem algo a dizer?' Réu: 'Sim, Meritíssimo. ________, eu não conheço essa pessoa.'
In a court of law, 'Para que conste' is the appropriate formal register.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo. 'FYI' is 'Para sua informação'. 'Para que conste' is much more formal and implies a permanent record.
Only if you are being ironic or having a very serious argument about a legal/financial matter.
Because 'para que' expresses a purpose or wish, which requires the subjunctive mood in Portuguese grammar.
Frases relacionadas
Só para constar
similarJust for the record (less formal)
Para os devidos efeitos
specialized formFor all legal purposes
Que fique registrado
synonymLet it be recorded
Constatar
builds onTo verify/note a fact
