Com relação à análise

You’ll mostly find this at the start of a sentence or right after a comma to introduce a new sub-topic. In a Zoom meeting, you might say, Com relação à análise dos dados, percebemos um aumento nas vendas. (Regarding the data analysis, we noticed an increase in sales). It’s very flexible—you can use it to refer to a scientific analysis, a psychological evaluation, or even just a deep dive you did into your own Netflix viewing habits. Just remember that because análise is a feminine noun, you MUST use the crase (the back-ticked à). Without it, you’re just a person talking; with it, you’re a person who knows grammar. It’s a small stroke of the pen, but it carries a lot of weight in written Portuguese.

This phrase lives in the 'Formal' and 'Neutral' neighborhoods. You wouldn't use it while ordering a pizza or telling your friend about a messy breakup—unless you’re being incredibly sarcastic. It’s the language of the 'Escritório' (office), the 'Faculdade' (university), and the 'Relatório' (report). In Brazil, we sometimes call this 'Economês' or 'Corporativês'—the specific way business people talk to sound important. If you use this in a WhatsApp message to your mom, she might ask if you’ve been replaced by a robot. Use it when you need to be taken seriously, like during a job interview on Google Meet or when writing a LinkedIn post about your 'latest insights.'

Imagine you are a travel vlogger reviewing your year-end stats. You might post: Com relação à análise do engajamento, o vídeo de Portugal foi o melhor. (Regarding the engagement analysis, the Portugal video was the best). Or picture a doctor talking to a patient: Com relação à análise de sangue, tudo parece normal. (Regarding the blood analysis, everything looks normal). Even in gaming, a strategist might say: Com relação à análise do mapa, precisamos atacar pelo norte. (Regarding the map analysis, we need to attack from the north). It shows up everywhere people are trying to be precise. It’s much more common than the English 'concerning the analysis,' which can feel a bit Victorian. In Portuguese, it’s just standard professional behavior.

Use it when you want to look organized. It’s perfect for the 'Conclusion' or 'Discussion' sections of a paper. It’s also great for answering a question where you need a second to think. Someone asks, 'What happened with the marketing plan?' You start with, Bem, com relação à análise do plano... to buy yourself three seconds of brain-processing time while sounding totally in control. It’s ideal for emails where you’re attaching a PDF. Instead of just saying 'Here is the file,' you say, Com relação à análise anexa, sigo à disposição. (Regarding the attached analysis, I remain at your disposal). It makes you sound like a pro.

Avoid this in high-emotion or ultra-casual settings. If your partner asks, 'Why are you late?' do NOT say, Com relação à análise do tráfego... unless you want to spend the night on the couch. Also, avoid using it if you haven’t actually done an analysis. It’s a specific word. If you just mean 'about the situation,' use sobre a situação. Using análise implies a process of breaking something down into parts. If you use it for something simple, you’ll sound like you’re trying too hard to be 'fancy.' Nobody likes a 'palestrinha' (a little lecturer)—that Brazilian slang for someone who talks like a textbook.

The biggest trap is the 'Crase' monster.

Because it's a (preposition) + a (article), they merge. Another mistake is using the wrong preposition.

Learners often try to translate 'with relation to' literally and add an extra com. Don't do it! Also, keep an eye on the plural. If you are talking about multiple studies, it becomes Com relação às análises. Don't forget to pluralize that tiny 'a' too, or the grammar police will find you.

You have a few tools in your belt here. Em relação à análise is almost identical and very common. It’s like choosing between Pepsi and Coke—mostly a matter of personal taste, though some grammarians argue com relação a is slightly more formal. If you want to sound even MORE formal (like, Supreme Court level), use No que tange à análise or No tocante à análise. If you want to drop the formality down a notch for a casual chat, just use Sobre a análise or Quanto à análise. In Portugal, you might hear Relativamente à análise, which is very standard there but sounds a bit 'extra' in Brazil.

Is it 'com relação a' or 'com relação à'? Always use the à before análise because it's a feminine word. Is it too formal for a text message? Yes, unless you're texting your lawyer or a very scary boss. Can I use it for a person? Not really; you analyze data, not people (unless you're a psychologist). Is there a difference between 'com' and 'em'? Not in 99% of cases, they are interchangeable synonyms. Is 'análise' always about science? No, it can be about a movie, a game, a market trend, or even your bank statement after a long weekend.