Concernente à reflexão

You’ll mostly see this in writing or formal speeches. Start your sentence with it to set the stage. For example: Concernente à reflexão sobre o mercado... (Regarding the reflection on the market...). Notice the à with the little accent? That’s called a 'crase.' It’s a contraction of the preposition a and the article a. Since concernente requires the preposition a, and reflexão is feminine, they merge. Don't skip it! Without the accent, your sophisticated sentence falls apart. It’s like wearing a tuxedo with flip-flops. You can use it at the start of a paragraph. It also works well in the middle of a report. Just make sure the 'reflection' you’re talking about is already known. You can’t refer to a reflection that hasn't happened yet. That would be like citing a book you haven't written.

This is 'Very Formal' territory. Do not use this at a barbecue. If you say this to a friend while drinking beer, they’ll think you’ve joined a cult. It belongs in academic papers, legal documents, and high-level corporate emails. Think of it as the 'CEO voice.' It’s several steps above sobre (about) or falando de (speaking of). On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being 'What's up?' and 10 being 'Supreme Court Justice,' this is a solid 9. It shows respect for the subject matter. It also shows you have a high command of Portuguese grammar. Use it to impress a professor or a demanding boss. It’s a power move in a LinkedIn article. Just don't overdo it, or you'll sound like a 19th-century poet.

Imagine you’re in a Zoom meeting with stakeholders. You’ve just presented a report on consumer habits. You could say: Concernente à reflexão proposta no relatório, sugiro mudanças. (Regarding the reflection proposed in the report, I suggest changes.) It sounds way better than 'About the ideas in the report...' Or maybe you’re writing a cover letter for a research position. Concernente à reflexão acadêmica atual... (Regarding current academic reflection...) shows you’re tuned into the field. You might even see it in a Netflix documentary subtitle. A philosopher might use it to pivot between complex ideas. It’s great for Instagram captions if you’re trying to be 'deep' or 'aesthetic.' Just make sure the photo isn't just of your lunch. Unless your lunch is very philosophical.

Use it when you need to bridge two serious topics. It’s perfect for the 'Conclusion' section of a thesis. Use it in a professional email after a long period of silence. Concernente à nossa reflexão da semana passada... (Regarding our reflection from last week...) is a classy way to follow up. It’s also useful in debates or formal discussions. If someone asks for your opinion on a complex issue, start with this. It gives you a second to breathe while sounding incredibly smart. It’s excellent for 'Lessons Learned' documents in project management. Use it whenever you want to elevate the conversation. It turns a simple 'thought' into a 'significant reflection.' It’s like adding a fancy garnish to a simple dish.

Seriously, don't use this in a WhatsApp group chat with your cousins. They will roast you for being a 'professor.' Avoid it when ordering food or talking to an Uber driver. Concernente à reflexão sobre o trajeto... (Concerning the reflection on the route...) will just get you a weird look. Don’t use it if you’re actually talking about a physical mirror. While reflexão can mean light reflecting, concernente à reflexão usually implies the mental kind. If you’re a physicist, maybe you can get away with it. Otherwise, keep it for the brain stuff. Also, avoid it if the 'reflection' was just a two-second thought. It implies depth. Don't use it for trivial matters like what color socks to wear. It’s too heavy for small talk.

If concernente à reflexão feels too stiff, try Em relação à reflexão. It’s still formal but slightly more modern. You could also use Quanto à reflexão. This is very common in journalism and business. For something a bit more 'lawyer-ish,' try No que tange à reflexão. That one is a real tongue-twister for beginners! If you want to be slightly less formal, just use Sobre a reflexão. It gets the job done without the fancy suit. In Brazil, you might hear No tocante à reflexão in political speeches. All these variations keep the crase because reflexão is feminine. It’s like a family of formal phrases, and they all love their grammar.

Is it only for philosophy? No, but it sounds like it! You can use it for business, science, or even personal growth. It just implies you’ve thought about the topic deeply. Can I use it in an interview? Yes! It makes you sound analytical and composed. Just don't use it every two sentences. Is there a plural version? Yes: Concernente às reflexões. Use this if you’re referring to multiple sessions of deep thinking. Does it work in Portugal and Brazil? Absolutely. It’s standard high-level Portuguese across the Lusophone world. Is it common in books? Very. You’ll find it in the intro of almost every academic book. Can I use it in a text message? Only if you’re texting your lawyer or a very formal professor. Otherwise, stick to sobre. It’s about matching the energy of the room.