É de notar que

Using this phrase is like placing a bookmark in a conversation. You usually put it at the start of a sentence. It sets the stage for the 'big reveal.' Follow it immediately with the fact you want to highlight. For example, É de notar que o tráfego aumentou. This means 'It's noteworthy that the traffic increased.' Notice how it creates a small pause? That pause is where the magic happens. It gives people a second to focus. You can also use it in the middle of a longer argument. It acts as a transition. It shifts the focus from the general to the specific. It works best when the fact is a bit surprising. If the fact is obvious, the phrase feels a bit heavy. Use it to unveil hidden trends or subtle changes. It is the perfect tool for your LinkedIn updates. It makes your professional insights sound much more polished. Just remember to keep the rest of the sentence equally clear. High-end tools work best on high-end materials.

This is not a phrase for the beach. You won't hear teenagers shouting it at a football match. It lives in the world of 'Neutral' to 'Formal' Portuguese. It is the king of the business meeting. It is the queen of the academic essay. If you are writing an email to a professor, use it. If you are drafting a report for your boss, use it. It is also very common in high-quality journalism. Think of the news anchors on RTP or articles in Público. They love this phrase. However, in a WhatsApp group with your best friends? It might sound like you’ve swallowed a dictionary. Your friends might ask if you’re suddenly running for office. For casual chats, you’d probably just say olha (look) or vê só (check this out). But when you want to be taken seriously, this is your best friend. It bridges the gap between 'just talking' and 'presenting an idea.' It is respectful but firm.

Imagine you are a travel vlogger in Lisbon. You are filming a beautiful old building. You might say, É de notar que a fachada é do século XVIII. This tells your viewers to look at the tiles. It adds value to your content. Or think about a job interview on Zoom. You want to mention a specific skill. You could say, É de notar que eu falo três línguas fluentemente. It sounds much more professional than just saying 'I speak three languages.' In a Netflix documentary subtitle, you might see it used to explain a historical turning point. It helps the viewer understand why a certain date matters. Even in a sophisticated restaurant review on Instagram, it works. É de notar que o serviço foi impecável. It elevates the compliment. It shows you are a person of taste. It is versatile, as long as the vibe is 'paying attention.'

Use it when the data tells a story. Use it when you want to sound objective. It is great for 'State of the Union' style updates. If you are managing a project, it's perfect for progress reports. Use it to highlight a change in a friend's behavior (if you're being serious). It’s excellent for analyzing a movie or a book in a discussion group. Use it when you want to show that you’ve noticed a detail others missed. It’s also very useful in formal letters of complaint. É de notar que eu já contactei o suporte três vezes. This makes your complaint sound organized and valid. Use it whenever you need to add a touch of 'professional observer' to your speech. It’s like wearing a blazer over a t-shirt. It instantly classes up the joint.

Don't use it for the mundane stuff. If you say É de notar que eu comi uma maçã, people will look at you weirdly. It’s too heavy for eating an apple. Avoid it in high-stress, casual situations. If your friend is crying over a breakup, don't say É de notar que ele era um idiota. That’s too cold! It lacks the emotional warmth needed for a hug. Also, avoid using it three times in the same paragraph. It becomes repetitive and annoying. It’s a spice, not the main course. Don’t use it if you aren't sure of your facts. The phrase promises a certain level of accuracy. If you use it to highlight a lie, you’ll look twice as bad when caught. Finally, don't use it with very heavy slang. The contrast will be too jarring. It’s like wearing a tuxedo with flip-flops. Pick a lane and stay in it.

Learners often forget the que at the end. They might say ✗ É de notar o preço instead of ✓ É de notar que o preço é alto. Without the que, the sentence feels unfinished. Another mistake is using it as a direct command. It is not Nota que... (though that is also a phrase). É de notar que is impersonal. It describes the state of the situation. Some people also try to make it plural: ✗ São de notar que. No! It stays singular because it refers to the general fact. Also, watch out for the preposition. It’s always de notar. Using para notar or a notar is technically possible in other contexts, but it loses this specific 'noteworthy' meaning. Stick to the formula. It’s a classic for a reason. Don't try to 'fix' it; just use it.

If you want to sound even more formal, you can say Cabe notar que. This is very common in Brazilian legal or academic contexts. It means 'it is fitting to note.' Another cousin is Note-se que. This is a bit more direct and 'written-only.' You’ll see it in textbooks a lot. If you want to be slightly more conversational but still professional, try Vale a pena notar que. This literally means 'it's worth the pain to note.' It feels a bit friendlier. In Portugal, you might also hear É de salientar que. Salientar means to emphasize or stress. It’s a very close synonym. If you’re in a real hurry, just Repara que (Notice that) works for spoken Portuguese. It’s the 'casual Friday' version of our phrase. Knowing these helps you adjust your 'formality thermostat' depending on who you're talking to.

Is it used in Brazil? Yes, but mostly in formal writing. Brazilians might prefer Vale notar in speech. Is it too formal for an email? No, it’s perfect for professional emails! It shows you are being precise. Can I use it for bad news? Absolutely. It helps frame the bad news as an objective observation. Does it sound old-fashioned? Not at all. It sounds educated and current. Think of it as a timeless classic. Is it different from 'Repara'? Yes, repara is more 'look at this,' while é de notar is 'this is worth recording/noting.'