Signification
To focus one's mind or senses on something.
Contexte culturel
In Brazilian corporate culture, using 'conferir atenção' in emails is a way to show respect to superiors and demonstrate a high level of education. In Portugal, the phrase is common in public administration and formal letters to government bodies, reflecting a tradition of linguistic formality. In Angolan formal Portuguese, which often follows a more conservative and formal structure, this phrase is used in official state media and speeches. Across the Lusophone world, academic journals require this level of vocabulary to maintain a scholarly tone.
The 'Crase' Rule
Always check if the word after 'atenção a' is feminine. If it is, use 'à'. This is a common marker of C1 level writing.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase too much in one paragraph can make your writing feel 'heavy'. Mix it with 'focar' or 'analisar'.
Signification
To focus one's mind or senses on something.
The 'Crase' Rule
Always check if the word after 'atenção a' is feminine. If it is, use 'à'. This is a common marker of C1 level writing.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase too much in one paragraph can make your writing feel 'heavy'. Mix it with 'focar' or 'analisar'.
The Power of Formality
In Brazil, using this phrase with a security guard or a waiter might seem condescending. Keep it for the office or the classroom.
Teste-toi
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta (ao, à, aos, às).
O pesquisador conferiu atenção ____ resultados da experiência.
'Resultados' is masculine plural, so we use 'a' (preposition) + 'os' (article) = 'aos'.
Qual frase utiliza 'conferir atenção' de forma adequada ao contexto formal?
Escolha a opção correta:
This is the only sentence that uses the phrase in a formal, 'bestowing' sense with the correct preposition.
Complete o diálogo formal entre um advogado e um juiz.
Advogado: 'Excelentíssima, peço que ______ atenção ao parágrafo terceiro.'
The imperative/subjunctive form 'confira' is used for a formal request to a single person (você/excelentíssima).
Combine o verbo com o contexto de uso mais apropriado.
Combine as colunas:
Each verb matches its typical register.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesO pesquisador conferiu atenção ____ resultados da experiência.
'Resultados' is masculine plural, so we use 'a' (preposition) + 'os' (article) = 'aos'.
Escolha a opção correta:
This is the only sentence that uses the phrase in a formal, 'bestowing' sense with the correct preposition.
Advogado: 'Excelentíssima, peço que ______ atenção ao parágrafo terceiro.'
The imperative/subjunctive form 'confira' is used for a formal request to a single person (você/excelentíssima).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each verb matches its typical register.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is grammatically acceptable in some contexts, but 'Conferir atenção a' is the standard formal version you should use for exams and professional writing.
In meaning, yes. In register, no. 'Dar' is for friends; 'Conferir' is for judges, professors, and CEOs.
'Prestar atenção' is neutral. 'Conferir atenção' sounds more deliberate and authoritative. It implies you are choosing to give value to something.
Yes, it is very common in formal Portuguese (PT-PT), especially in legal and administrative documents.
Yes, 'Conferir atenções' is possible but rare. It's better to keep 'atenção' in the singular as an abstract concept.
Technically it could, but 99% of the time it means 'to grant attention'. Context will tell you.
'Negligenciar' (to neglect) or 'ignorar' (to ignore) are the most direct opposites.
Only if you are being ironic or very poetic. Otherwise, it sounds like you are treating your partner like a legal case!
Yes, very. 'Governo confere atenção à crise' is a classic headline structure.
Imagine you are saying 'ow' but you have a cold and your nose is blocked. That nasal resonance is key.
Expressions liées
Prestar atenção
similarTo pay attention
Dispensar atenção
synonymTo give/provide attention
Chamar a atenção
builds onTo call/attract attention
Focar em
similarTo focus on
