Signification
Used to provide important or relevant information to someone.
Contexte culturel
In Portugal, this phrase is a staple of 'O Edital', the official public notices posted by 'Câmaras Municipais' (City Halls). It carries a weight of centuries-old bureaucracy. Brazilians often use 'Só para constar' as a slightly less formal but still serious alternative in business meetings. In Angolan media, especially state radio, this phrase is used to introduce presidential decrees or ministerial changes. Used frequently in formal academic and legal discourse in Maputo to establish a 'ponto de ordem' (point of order).
The 'Email CC' Trick
If you are CC'ing someone on an email just so they are aware of the conversation, you can start your message with 'Para que se saiba...' to justify their inclusion.
Avoid Overuse
Using this phrase too often makes you sound like a lawyer. Save it for when you really need to be 'on the record'.
Signification
Used to provide important or relevant information to someone.
The 'Email CC' Trick
If you are CC'ing someone on an email just so they are aware of the conversation, you can start your message with 'Para que se saiba...' to justify their inclusion.
Avoid Overuse
Using this phrase too often makes you sound like a lawyer. Save it for when you really need to be 'on the record'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'saber'.
Publicamos este aviso para que se _______ a verdade.
The phrase 'para que' requires the present subjunctive form 'saiba'.
Which situation is most appropriate for the phrase 'Para que se saiba'?
Select the best context:
The phrase is formal and used for important clarifications.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural formal response.
Diretor: 'Por que o projeto está atrasado?' Funcionário: '__________, o fornecedor não entregou os materiais.'
In a formal meeting with a director, 'Para que se saiba' introduces a factual reason professionally.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesPublicamos este aviso para que se _______ a verdade.
The phrase 'para que' requires the present subjunctive form 'saiba'.
Select the best context:
The phrase is formal and used for important clarifications.
Diretor: 'Por que o projeto está atrasado?' Funcionário: '__________, o fornecedor não entregou os materiais.'
In a formal meeting with a director, 'Para que se saiba' introduces a factual reason professionally.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot exactly. 'Just so you know' is informal. 'Para que se saiba' is more like 'Let it be known' or 'For the record'.
Yes, but it is very formal. In daily life, Brazilians prefer 'Só para você saber' or 'Só para constar'.
Because 'para que' is a conjunction that always requires the subjunctive mood in Portuguese.
It can sound a bit cold or defensive if used in a casual argument, but in professional settings, it is perfectly polite.
It makes the sentence impersonal, meaning 'so that it (the information) is known' by anyone/everyone.
Expressions liées
Para que conste
synonymSo that it may be on the record.
A título informativo
similarFor information purposes.
Só para você saber
similarJust so you know.
Para seu governo
contrastFor your own guidance/information.
