Significado
Indicates an immediate start to something without delay.
Contexto cultural
In Brazil, 'enrolar' is a national pastime. Using 'Sem mais delongas' is a polite way to signal that the 'socializing' time is over and 'work' time has begun. Portuguese speakers in Europe tend to be slightly more formal in their choice of words. 'Sem mais delongas' is very common in news broadcasts (RTP, SIC). In African Portuguese-speaking countries, formal rhetoric is highly valued. This phrase is often used in official government speeches. Globally, Portuguese-speaking YouTubers use this phrase to combat low attention spans, often pairing it with a fast cut in the video editing.
The Power of the Pause
Say 'Sem mais delongas', then pause for one second before saying 'vamos começar'. it adds dramatic effect and authority.
Don't Overuse
If you say this multiple times in one speech, it loses its meaning and makes you sound like you are actually delaying things more.
Significado
Indicates an immediate start to something without delay.
The Power of the Pause
Say 'Sem mais delongas', then pause for one second before saying 'vamos começar'. it adds dramatic effect and authority.
Don't Overuse
If you say this multiple times in one speech, it loses its meaning and makes you sound like you are actually delaying things more.
Regional Pronunciation
In Lisbon, 'delongas' will end with a 'sh' sound. In São Paulo, it will end with a sharp 's'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the phrase used to start a presentation.
Sem mais ________, vamos começar.
'Delongas' is the specific noun used in this fixed expression.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal business meeting?
O gerente quer iniciar a reunião. Ele diz:
This phrase provides the correct formal register for a business environment.
Complete the dialogue between a YouTuber and their audience.
YouTuber: 'Oi galera! No vídeo de hoje vamos falar de games. ________, vamos começar!'
The phrase is used to transition from the greeting to the main content.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
1. Sem mais delongas... | 2. Sem enrolação... | 3. Bora...
'Sem mais delongas' is the most formal of the three.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSem mais ________, vamos começar.
'Delongas' is the specific noun used in this fixed expression.
O gerente quer iniciar a reunião. Ele diz:
This phrase provides the correct formal register for a business environment.
YouTuber: 'Oi galera! No vídeo de hoje vamos falar de games. ________, vamos começar!'
The phrase is used to transition from the greeting to the main content.
1. Sem mais delongas... | 2. Sem enrolação... | 3. Bora...
'Sem mais delongas' is the most formal of the three.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it can sound a bit sarcastic or 'extra' with friends. Use 'Bora' or 'Vamos nessa' instead.
Yes, but it's less common. 'Sem mais delongas' is the standard idiomatic form.
There isn't a direct single-word opposite, but 'presteza' (promptness) or 'rapidez' (speed) work in context.
Absolutely. It's a great way to transition from the 'I hope you are well' opening to the actual request.
Yes, it is perfectly standard and common in European Portuguese.
No, it is strictly for starting or transitioning into a new topic.
Not really. Outside of this phrase, you'll mostly see the verb 'delongar' in formal writing.
'Direto ao ponto' is more about the content being concise; 'Sem mais delongas' is about the timing of the start.
Technically yes, if you are rushing to finish, but it sounds a bit strange. It's 99% used for starting.
Try to say 'oh' while letting air escape through your nose. Don't let your tongue touch the roof of your mouth for the 'n'.
Frases relacionadas
Direto ao ponto
synonymStraight to the point
Sem mais tardar
synonymWithout further delay
Sem enrolação
similarWithout stalling
Em suma
builds onIn summary
