Signification
To experience negative outcomes as a result of one's actions.
Contexte culturel
In Brazil, the phrase is often used in political protests (e.g., 'Fora Corruptos') to demand that politicians face legal consequences for their actions. In Portugal, there is a strong sense of 'dever' (duty). 'Sofrer as consequências' is often linked to the idea of personal honor and facing one's mistakes without complaint. In post-conflict discourse, the phrase is frequently used regarding social justice and the long-term results of colonial and civil war history. Often used in the context of climate change, as the country is highly vulnerable to cyclones and environmental shifts.
Use with Adjectives
To sound more like a native, pair it with adjectives like 'graves', 'drásticas', or 'inevitáveis'.
Avoid Positive Contexts
Never use this for good results. It will make you sound like you are unhappy about something good.
Signification
To experience negative outcomes as a result of one's actions.
Use with Adjectives
To sound more like a native, pair it with adjectives like 'graves', 'drásticas', or 'inevitáveis'.
Avoid Positive Contexts
Never use this for good results. It will make you sound like you are unhappy about something good.
The 'Jeitinho' Contrast
Use this phrase when discussing Brazilian culture to contrast with the idea of 'finding a way out'.
Teste-toi
Complete a frase com a forma correta do verbo 'sofrer'.
Se eles continuarem mentindo, eles ________ as consequências em breve.
The sentence uses a future condition ('se continuarem'), so the future tense 'sofrerão' is the most natural fit.
Qual frase usa a expressão de forma CORRETA?
Escolha a opção correta:
The phrase is only used for negative outcomes. Global warming is a negative outcome.
Combine o registro com a frase correspondente.
Combine:
All pairs are correctly matched to their typical registers.
Complete o diálogo de forma lógica.
João: 'Eu decidi não pagar a multa de trânsito.' Maria: 'Cuidado, João! Você pode...'
A suspended license is a logical negative consequence of not paying a fine.
Em qual situação esta frase seria MAIS comum?
Um juiz falando com um réu que cometeu um crime grave.
'Sofrer as consequências' is the appropriate formal/legal term for this context.
Use o artigo correto.
A empresa terá que sofrer ____ consequências de sua negligência.
The collocation almost always uses the definite article 'as'.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal
Banque d exercices
6 exercicesSe eles continuarem mentindo, eles ________ as consequências em breve.
The sentence uses a future condition ('se continuarem'), so the future tense 'sofrerão' is the most natural fit.
Escolha a opção correta:
The phrase is only used for negative outcomes. Global warming is a negative outcome.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched to their typical registers.
João: 'Eu decidi não pagar a multa de trânsito.' Maria: 'Cuidado, João! Você pode...'
A suspended license is a logical negative consequence of not paying a fine.
Um juiz falando com um réu que cometeu um crime grave.
'Sofrer as consequências' is the appropriate formal/legal term for this context.
A empresa terá que sofrer ____ consequências de sua negligência.
The collocation almost always uses the definite article 'as'.
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Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, it is almost always followed by 'de' (of) to specify the cause. Example: 'Sofrer as consequências do erro.'
It is always plural ('consequências') in this idiom.
Yes, it is equally common in all Portuguese-speaking countries.
Yes, but it might sound a bit dramatic. For small things, 'se dar mal' is more common.
'Arcar com' is more about the responsibility of dealing with the result, while 'sofrer' is about the pain or loss caused by the result.
Yes, it shows that you are responsible and understand that actions have results.
Not exactly. 'Pagar o pato' usually means suffering for something someone else did.
'Sofrer as consequências' or 'Enfrentar as consequências' are the best translations.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it in a newspaper or with a friend.
It's possible in general statements, but 'as' is much more common.
Usually, yes, or at least a very negative natural result.
'Sair impune' (to go unpunished) or 'dar-se bem' (to do well).
Yes, e.g., 'sofrer as consequências de uma má alimentação'.
Very often, especially in samba and rock lyrics about regret.
Expressions liées
Arcar com as consequências
synonymTo bear the consequences
Pagar o pato
similarTo take the blame for something you didn't do (usually)
Colher o que plantou
similarTo reap what you sowed
Dar em nada
contrastTo result in nothing
Sair impune
contrastTo go unpunished
Pagar o preço
similarTo pay the price
