Signification
Used to highlight something important or deserving attention.
Contexte culturel
In Portugal, the use of 'É de salientar' is often heard in the 'Assembleia da República' (Parliament). It is a key tool for politicians to sound objective while making a point. While 'É de salientar' is used, Brazilians often prefer 'Vale ressaltar' in corporate environments. It sounds slightly more dynamic while remaining professional. In African Lusophone countries, formal Portuguese often retains a very classical, almost 'literary' feel. 'É de salientar' is very common in official state media. Across the Lusophone world, this phrase is a 'must-have' for any student. Without these signposts, an academic text is often considered 'too simple' or 'poorly structured'.
The 'Que' Rule
90% of the time, you will follow this phrase with 'que'. Practice the flow: 'É de salientar que...'
Don't Overuse
In a 500-word essay, use it only once. Overuse makes your writing feel heavy and bureaucratic.
Signification
Used to highlight something important or deserving attention.
The 'Que' Rule
90% of the time, you will follow this phrase with 'que'. Practice the flow: 'É de salientar que...'
Don't Overuse
In a 500-word essay, use it only once. Overuse makes your writing feel heavy and bureaucratic.
Regional Choice
If you are in São Paulo, use 'Vale ressaltar'. If you are in Lisbon, stick to 'É de salientar'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct formal expression.
________ que a inflação baixou este mês.
The expression is impersonal and always uses the third person singular 'É'.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'É de salientar'?
Choose the best context:
This is a formal academic expression, perfect for a thesis.
Complete the dialogue in a professional manner.
Chefe: O relatório está pronto? Empregado: Sim, e ________ que os lucros subiram.
'É de salientar' maintains the professional tone of the workplace.
Match the phrase variation to its region/nuance.
1. Vale ressaltar | 2. É de salientar | 3. É de notar
Brazil prefers 'Vale ressaltar', Portugal uses 'É de salientar' for high formality, and 'É de notar' is slightly more neutral.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercices________ que a inflação baixou este mês.
The expression is impersonal and always uses the third person singular 'É'.
Choose the best context:
This is a formal academic expression, perfect for a thesis.
Chefe: O relatório está pronto? Empregado: Sim, e ________ que os lucros subiram.
'É de salientar' maintains the professional tone of the workplace.
1. Vale ressaltar | 2. É de salientar | 3. É de notar
Brazil prefers 'Vale ressaltar', Portugal uses 'É de salientar' for high formality, and 'É de notar' is slightly more neutral.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, 'salientar' is a direct transitive verb. You should say 'É de salientar a importância' (no 'sobre').
Only if you are being ironic or talking to a boss about something very serious. Otherwise, it's too formal.
They are almost identical. 'Salientar' sounds slightly more formal/academic, while 'destacar' is more common in general media.
No, it is an impersonal construction. It is always 'É de salientar', even if you are highlighting multiple things.
Yes, it's a very common synonym, especially in Brazil and in legal contexts.
It's like the 'an' in 'pantry' but without the 'n' sound at the end; just vibrate the air through your nose.
Yes, it is most commonly used to start a sentence or a new paragraph to introduce a key point.
Yes, but mainly in speeches, lectures, news, and formal meetings.
It means 'protruding' or 'sticking out', like a bump on a surface.
Not exactly, but 'Olha que' or 'Vê lá' serve a similar purpose of drawing attention in casual speech.
Absolutely! It makes you sound professional and articulate.
It is common in both, but the specific form 'É de salientar' is slightly more characteristic of European Portuguese formal style.
Expressions liées
Cabe salientar
synonymIt is fitting to highlight
Vale ressaltar
similarIt is worth highlighting
É de notar
similarIt is to be noted
Importa destacar
builds onIt is important to highlight
Sublinhe-se
specialized formLet it be underlined
