Signification
Used to add an additional point or argument, emphasizing its importance.
Contexte culturel
In Portugal, formal language is highly valued in professional settings. Using 'para além do mais' is seen as a sign of a well-educated speaker. In Brazil, while 'além disso' is more common, 'para além do mais' is used in formal writing and speeches to add emphasis. In both countries, this phrase is a staple in legal and academic writing to ensure logical flow. In corporate environments, using this phrase helps in presenting a comprehensive argument during presentations.
Punctuation matters
Always use a comma after 'Para além do mais' when it starts a sentence.
Don't over-use
Using it in every sentence makes your writing sound repetitive. Vary your connectors.
Signification
Used to add an additional point or argument, emphasizing its importance.
Punctuation matters
Always use a comma after 'Para além do mais' when it starts a sentence.
Don't over-use
Using it in every sentence makes your writing sound repetitive. Vary your connectors.
Combine with other connectors
Use it after 'Além disso' to create a very strong, multi-layered argument.
Register awareness
Save this for formal writing or professional speeches to sound more authoritative.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct connector.
O curso é excelente. ______, os professores são muito experientes.
The sentence is adding information, so an additive connector is needed.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the correct sentence.
The phrase is used to add a supporting point, and the punctuation is correct.
Complete the dialogue.
A: O carro é muito rápido. B: ______.
The second speaker is adding another positive trait to the car.
Match the situation to the correct usage.
You are writing a formal report about a new policy.
In a formal report, you need an additive transition to support your argument.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesO curso é excelente. ______, os professores são muito experientes.
The sentence is adding information, so an additive connector is needed.
Choose the correct sentence.
The phrase is used to add a supporting point, and the punctuation is correct.
A: O carro é muito rápido. B: ______.
The second speaker is adding another positive trait to the car.
You are writing a formal report about a new policy.
In a formal report, you need an additive transition to support your argument.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is generally too formal. Use 'além disso' or just 'também'.
Yes, they are synonyms, but 'para além do mais' is slightly more emphatic.
No, it is an invariable expression.
No, it must be at the beginning of the clause it introduces.
It is used in formal writing, but 'além disso' is much more common in speech.
Use 'no entanto', 'contudo', or 'mas'.
No, the structure is simple, but the register is the key to mastery.
Yes, it is excellent for highlighting your qualifications.
Yes, it is very common in legal and academic texts.
No, it is fixed.
Using it to introduce a contrast.
Write short paragraphs arguing for a point and use it to add a second point.
Expressions liées
Além disso
synonymIn addition to this
Ademais
synonymMoreover
Outrossim
synonymLikewise/Also
Por outro lado
contrastOn the other hand
