معنی
Used to initiate something quickly, without procrastination or unnecessary delays.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Brazil, 'enrolação' is a cultural concept of wasting time or avoiding a direct answer. 'Sem mais delongas' is the formal antidote to 'enrolação'. Portuguese speakers in Portugal tend to value formal linguistic structures more in daily life than Brazilians. This phrase sounds perfectly natural in a Lisbon office. In Angolan Portuguese, formal speech often retains a very classical, almost poetic structure. 'Sem mais delongas' is frequently used in official speeches and news broadcasts. In the globalized tech hubs of São Paulo or Florianópolis, this phrase is often used to signal a shift from 'networking' to 'sprints'.
The Power Pause
After saying 'Sem mais delongas,' pause for exactly one second before saying 'comecemos.' It adds dramatic weight and commands the room's attention.
Don't Overuse
If you use this phrase every 5 minutes, you'll sound like a robot. Save it for the big transition from the intro to the main event.
معنی
Used to initiate something quickly, without procrastination or unnecessary delays.
The Power Pause
After saying 'Sem mais delongas,' pause for exactly one second before saying 'comecemos.' It adds dramatic weight and commands the room's attention.
Don't Overuse
If you use this phrase every 5 minutes, you'll sound like a robot. Save it for the big transition from the intro to the main event.
Regional Verb Choice
In Brazil, you can say 'Sem mais delongas, vamos começar.' It's slightly less formal but very natural. In Portugal, stick to 'comecemos' for that classic feel.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the formal transition.
Sejam bem-vindos. Sem mais ________, comecemos a palestra.
'Delongas' is the correct feminine plural noun for this idiom.
Choose the most appropriate verb form for a formal invitation.
Sem mais delongas, ________ o projeto.
The subjunctive 'comecemos' is the standard hortatory form for 'let's begin' in formal Portuguese.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.
Where would you most likely hear 'Sem mais delongas, comecemos'?
The phrase is formal and used for transitions, making it perfect for presentations.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and students.
Professor: 'Bom dia, classe. Hoje o tema é difícil.' Alunos: 'Estamos prontos!' Professor: '________, comecemos.'
It's the most natural and common formal transition in a classroom setting.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاSejam bem-vindos. Sem mais ________, comecemos a palestra.
'Delongas' is the correct feminine plural noun for this idiom.
Sem mais delongas, ________ o projeto.
The subjunctive 'comecemos' is the standard hortatory form for 'let's begin' in formal Portuguese.
Where would you most likely hear 'Sem mais delongas, comecemos'?
The phrase is formal and used for transitions, making it perfect for presentations.
Professor: 'Bom dia, classe. Hoje o tema é difícil.' Alunos: 'Estamos prontos!' Professor: '________, comecemos.'
It's the most natural and common formal transition in a classroom setting.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالRarely. You might see the verb 'delongar' (to delay) in literature, but the noun 'delonga' is almost exclusively found in this phrase.
Yes, but it will sound ironic or like you are pretending to be a professional presenter. It's a fun way to be 'mock-serious.'
'Comecemos' is a single-word subjunctive form (formal/elegant). 'Vamos começar' is a compound future/imperative form (neutral/common).
No, it is always plural: 'sem mais delongas.'
Technically yes, but it sounds very funny because 'delongas' is so formal and 'comer' is so basic. Better to say 'Sem mais delongas, comecemos o jantar.'
عبارات مرتبط
Direto ao ponto
synonymStraight to the point
Sem mais preâmbulos
synonymWithout further preambles
Sem enrolação
similarWithout messing around
Pular para o que interessa
similarSkip to what matters
Em suma
builds onIn summary
