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Explication directamente in your Level:

At the A1 level, you are just beginning to learn basic descriptions. You might not use 'directamente' often, as it is a long word, but you will understand it in simple contexts like directions. Think of it as 'straight' or 'no stops'. If a teacher says 'Vai directamente para a sala', they want you to go to the classroom without stopping to talk to friends. It's about a simple movement from point A to point B. At this stage, just remember that the '-mente' ending makes it an adverb, similar to how you add '-ly' in English. You can use it to talk about where you go after school or work. It helps you clarify that you are not going anywhere else first. It's a useful word for being clear about your plans.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'directamente' to give more detail to your sentences. You might use it when talking about your daily routine or travel. For example, 'Eu vou directamente para o trabalho' (I go directly to work). You are also learning to use it in basic social situations, like saying you will speak 'directamente' to someone. This shows you are becoming more confident in your ability to handle interactions. You should also be aware of the spelling difference: 'diretamente' is the modern version you will see in most books. At this level, focus on placing the word after the verb. It's a great way to make your Portuguese sound more precise and less like a beginner who only uses simple verbs.

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At the B1 level, 'directamente' becomes a very useful word for expressing nuance. You are now moving beyond just physical movement and using it for abstract ideas. You can talk about how one thing 'directamente' affects another, which is common in discussions about the news, the environment, or your job. You will hear it in professional settings to describe who reports to whom. You should also be able to distinguish it from 'imediatamente' (which is about time) and 'pessoalmente' (which is about being there in person). This is the level where you start to notice it in more complex sentence structures, like with the passive voice or in subordinate clauses. It’s a key word for reaching intermediate fluency.

At the B2 level, you should use 'directamente' with full confidence in both formal and informal settings. You understand its role in logical and mathematical expressions, like 'directamente proporcional'. You can use it to emphasize a point in an argument, such as saying a policy 'afecta directamente os direitos dos cidadãos'. You are also aware of its stylistic uses in media and journalism. You can switch between 'directamente' and its synonyms like 'sem rodeios' or 'frontalmente' depending on the register you want to achieve. Your word order should be perfect, and you should be comfortable using it in long, complex sentences without losing the flow of your speech or writing. You also recognize it in classical literature where the 'c' might still be present.

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At the C1 level, 'directamente' is a word you use with stylistic precision. You understand its historical weight and the implications of using the older spelling versus the modern one. You can use it to create specific rhetorical effects, perhaps placing it at the start of a sentence for dramatic emphasis (though this is rare). You are sensitive to the subtle difference between 'diretamente' and 'direto' used as an adverb in different dialects of Portuguese. You can discuss complex topics—like legal responsibility or scientific causality—using the word to define exact relationships. You also use it in idiomatic ways and can explain its nuances to others. It is no longer just a vocabulary word; it is a tool for professional-grade communication.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'directamente' is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker. You use it effortlessly in academic papers, legal documents, or high-level business negotiations. You understand all its metaphorical extensions and can use it to navigate the most delicate social or professional situations. You are aware of its frequency in various corpora and how its usage has evolved over time. Whether you are analyzing a poem, drafting a contract, or giving a keynote speech, 'directamente' is used with perfect timing and context. You can also play with the word, using it in irony or sarcasm, and you have a deep understanding of how it fits into the broader system of Portuguese adverbs.

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Directamente means 'directly' or 'straight'.
It is used for travel, talking, and cause-and-effect.
The modern spelling is often 'diretamente' without the 'c'.
Always place it after the verb in a sentence.

The adverb directamente (or the modern spelling diretamente) is a versatile and essential tool in the Portuguese language, primarily used to describe actions that occur without any intervening factors, obstacles, or delays. At its core, it translates to 'directly', 'straight', or 'immediately' in English. It is formed by taking the feminine adjective directa and adding the suffix -mente, which is the standard way to create adverbs in Portuguese, much like the '-ly' suffix in English. Understanding this word is crucial for B1 learners because it moves beyond simple spatial descriptions into abstract concepts of communication, logic, and time.

Spatial Directness: This refers to moving in a straight line toward a destination without stopping. For example, if you are driving from Lisbon to Porto and do not stop in Coimbra, you are traveling directamente. It implies the shortest path or a lack of detours.

O comboio vai directamente para a estação central sem fazer paragens intermédias.

Communicative Directness: In a social or professional context, it describes speaking to someone without intermediaries. If you have a problem with a colleague, speaking directamente to them is often preferred over talking behind their back or through a third party. It suggests honesty and transparency.

Falei directamente com o diretor para resolver o assunto o mais depressa possível.

Causal Relationship: It is used to describe a cause-and-effect link that has no middle steps. If a tax increase directamente affects the price of bread, there is a clear and immediate connection between the two events without other market forces being the primary driver.

As novas leis afectam directamente a economia das famílias de classe média.

Furthermore, the word is used in logic and mathematics to describe proportions. A 'directamente proporcional' relationship means that as one variable increases, the other increases at the same rate. This usage is common in academic and technical fields. In daily life, people use it to emphasize that they aren't wasting time or being vague. When someone says 'Vou directamente ao assunto' (I'll get straight to the point), they are signaling a desire for efficiency and clarity. It is a word of precision, helping the speaker eliminate ambiguity about how an action is performed or how a result is achieved.

Depois do trabalho, fui directamente para o ginásio treinar.

Finally, the word carries a sense of authority. When a command is given 'directamente', it bypasses the usual hierarchy or bureaucracy. In legal and official contexts, receiving a notification 'directamente' means you were personally served or contacted, leaving no room for the excuse that you didn't receive the message. This nuance of personal responsibility and immediacy is what makes 'directamente' such a powerful word in the Portuguese vocabulary, allowing speakers to define the exact nature of an interaction or path.

Using directamente correctly requires an understanding of Portuguese sentence structure, specifically adverb placement. In Portuguese, adverbs of manner like directamente typically follow the verb they modify. This is the most natural and frequent position. However, for emphasis, the adverb can sometimes be moved, though this is less common than in English. Let's explore the various syntactic environments where this word thrives.

Modifying Verbs of Motion: When used with verbs like ir (to go), vir (to come), or viajar (to travel), it describes the route. It usually appears immediately after the verb or after the destination if the destination is short.

Nós fomos directamente ao hospital após o acidente.

Modifying Verbs of Communication: With verbs like falar (to speak), dizer (to say), or escrever (to write), it indicates the lack of a middleman. It clarifies that the communication was person-to-person.

Podes dizer-lhe isso directamente, não precisas de mim.

Abstract and Figurative Use: It often modifies verbs that describe influence or effect, such as afectar (to affect) or influenciar (to influence). In these cases, it emphasizes the strength and immediacy of the connection.

A poluição influencia directamente a saúde respiratória das crianças.

In compound tenses (like the Pretérito Perfeito Composto), the adverb usually comes after the past participle, not between the auxiliary verb and the participle. For example, 'Tenho falado directamente com ele' is more standard than 'Tenho directamente falado'. This is a common point of confusion for English speakers who might want to say 'I have directly spoken'. In Portuguese, the verb-adverb bond is strong. Furthermore, when using negation, 'não' precedes the verb, but 'directamente' remains in its post-verbal position. 'Eu não fui directamente para casa' (I didn't go directly home). This consistency makes it easier to master once the basic pattern is learned.

Ele não respondeu directamente à minha pergunta, o que foi estranho.

One interesting aspect of directamente is its use in the expression 'directamente de'. This is frequently heard in media, such as 'Directamente de Lisboa, aqui estão as notícias' (Directly from Lisbon, here is the news). This usage establishes a live or unedited connection between the source and the audience. It adds a sense of 'liveness' and authenticity to the statement. Whether you are describing a physical journey, a conversation, or a scientific correlation, directamente provides the necessary specificity to indicate that no middle steps were taken. It is a word that values the 'straight line' in all its forms.

If you spend time in a Portuguese-speaking environment, you will encounter directamente in a variety of settings, ranging from the highly formal to the everyday practical. It is not a word reserved for literature; it is a workhorse of daily communication. One of the most common places to hear it is in the context of transportation and travel. In airports, train stations, and bus terminals, announcements will often use this word to clarify routes.

Public Announcements: When a flight is non-stop, the staff might say it goes directamente to the destination. This is vital information for travelers who want to avoid layovers.

Este autocarro segue directamente para o terminal 2, sem paragens.

The Workplace: In professional environments, 'directamente' is used to define reporting lines and responsibility. A manager might say, 'Tu reportas directamente a mim' (You report directly to me). This clarifies the hierarchy and eliminates confusion about who is in charge.

Qualquer dúvida deve ser enviada directamente para o departamento de recursos humanos.

News and Media: Journalists use it to link events. For example, 'A subida do petróleo afecta directamente o custo dos transportes'. It is also used in live broadcasts to indicate the source of a report.

Estamos a transmitir directamente da Praça do Comércio, em Lisboa.

In the digital world, you'll see it on websites and apps. A button might say 'Comprar directamente' (Buy directly) to bypass a cart or a third-party seller. In customer support, you might be told to 'Contactar directamente o suporte técnico'. Furthermore, in academic settings, professors use it to describe logical consequences or mathematical proportions. It is a word that spans the gap between a simple physical direction and a complex logical relationship. Whether you are at a train station, in a boardroom, or watching the evening news, directamente is the word that signals a clear, unblocked connection between two points, people, or ideas.

Pode descarregar o ficheiro directamente do nosso site oficial.

Learning to use directamente involves avoiding several common pitfalls that English speakers and even some native speakers encounter. The most frequent issues arise from spelling reforms, confusion with adjectives, and incorrect word order. By identifying these early, you can sound more natural and precise in your Portuguese.

The 'C' Confusion: Under the 1990 Orthographic Agreement, the 'c' in 'directamente' is dropped because it is not pronounced by the majority of speakers. The modern, standard spelling is diretamente. While 'directamente' is still understood and used in some formal contexts or by those following older rules, using diretamente is the safer, more modern choice for learners.

Errado: Directamente (moderno). Correto: Diretamente (standard atual).

Adverb vs. Adjective: English speakers often confuse 'direct' (adjective) with 'directly' (adverb). In Portuguese, direto is the adjective (e.g., 'um voo direto'). While direto can be used as an adverb in informal Brazilian Portuguese, in European Portuguese, you should use the -mente form for the adverbial sense.

Confusão: 'Ele falou direto comigo' (Informal/BR) vs. 'Ele falou diretamente comigo' (Formal/PT).

Word Order Misplacement: English often places 'directly' before the verb ('He directly asked me'). In Portuguese, placing diretamente before the verb ('Ele diretamente me perguntou') sounds very unnatural and poetic. Always place it after the verb.

Errado: Eu diretamente fui para lá. Correto: Eu fui diretamente para lá.

Another mistake is using 'diretamente' when 'imediatamente' (immediately) is more appropriate. While they can overlap, 'diretamente' emphasizes the lack of deviation in path or person, whereas 'imediatamente' focuses on the lack of delay in time. If you want to say 'Do it now!', use 'imediatamente'. If you want to say 'Go straight there!', use 'diretamente'. Finally, avoid overusing it. Portuguese often uses prepositions or different verb choices to convey directness. Instead of 'olhar diretamente', one might simply use 'encarar'. Learning when the adverb is necessary for emphasis versus when it is redundant is a key step in reaching B2 and C1 proficiency.

Dica: Use diretamente para o 'como' ou 'por onde', e 'imediatamente' para o 'quando'.

To enrich your Portuguese, it is helpful to know words that are similar to directamente but carry slightly different nuances. Depending on whether you are talking about time, space, or social interaction, an alternative might be more precise. Here is a comparison of common synonyms and related terms.

Diretamente vs. Imediatamente: Diretamente: Focuses on the path or the lack of intermediaries. (Go straight to the office).
Imediatamente: Focuses on the time. (Go to the office right now).

Vou diretamente para casa (sem parar no caminho). Vou imediatamente para casa (agora mesmo).

Diretamente vs. Frontalmente: Diretamente: General directness in any context.
Frontalmente: Specifically used for facing something or someone head-on, often in a confrontational or very honest way. 'Ele opôs-se frontalmente à proposta' (He opposed the proposal head-on).

Diretamente vs. Pessoalmente: Diretamente: May involve technology (e.g., email).
Pessoalmente: Implies being there in the flesh. 'Falei com ele pessoalmente' means you met him face-to-face.

Podes tratar disso diretamente por email, ou vir cá falar comigo pessoalmente.

Other useful phrases include em linha reta (in a straight line) for spatial contexts, and sem rodeios (without beating around the bush) for communication. If you want to say someone is being very direct in their speech, you can say they are direto ao ponto. In formal writing, you might use retilineamente to describe movement, though this is very rare in speech. By choosing between these options, you can tailor your message to be as specific as possible. For example, 'diretamente' is perfect for a business email, 'sem rodeios' is great for a heart-to-heart with a friend, and 'sem escalas' is what you'll look for when booking your next holiday flight to Lisbon.

Vamos ser diretos ao ponto: precisamos de mais investimento.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The suffix '-mente' was originally a separate noun in Latin. So 'directamente' literally meant 'with a direct mind'. Over time, it became a suffix used to create almost all Portuguese adverbs of manner.

Guide de prononciation

UK /di.ɾɛ.tɐ.ˈmẽ.tɨ/

US /di.ɾɛ.tə.ˈmẽ.tʃi/

Penultimate syllable (men).

Rime avec

claramente infelizmente recentemente fortemente mente contente ausente presente

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 'c' (it should be silent).
Stress on the first syllable.
Pronouncing the final 'e' like 'ee' in European Portuguese.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize because it looks like 'directly'.

Écriture 3/5

The spelling (directamente vs diretamente) can be tricky.

Expression orale 3/5

It is a long word, so it requires good breath control and clear syllable articulation.

Écoute 2/5

Usually clear, but the silent 'c' or the fast 'mente' ending can be missed.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

direto ir falar com para

Apprends ensuite

imediatamente indiretamente frontalmente precisamente

Avancé

retilineamente inexoravelmente concomitantemente

Grammaire à connaître

Adverb Formation

direta + mente = diretamente

Adverb Placement

Eu (sujeito) como (verbo) rapidamente (advérbio).

Silent Consonants

In 'directamente', the 'c' is silent and usually dropped in modern spelling.

Preposition Use

Directamente para (destination) vs Directamente a (person/subject).

Adverbs of Manner

They describe *how* something is done.

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Exemples par niveau

Eu vou directamente para casa.

I go directly home.

Adverb follows the verb 'vou'.

O comboio vai directamente para Lisboa.

The train goes directly to Lisbon.

Used with a verb of motion.

Olha directamente para mim.

Look directly at me.

Imperative form of the verb.

Ela caminha directamente para a escola.

She walks directly to school.

Standard adverbial placement.

O sol brilha directamente na janela.

The sun shines directly on the window.

Describes the direction of light.

Vem directamente aqui, por favor.

Come directly here, please.

Requesting immediate/straight movement.

O cão corre directamente para a bola.

The dog runs directly to the ball.

Shows purposeful movement.

Põe o livro directamente na mesa.

Put the book directly on the table.

Describes where an object is placed.

Podes falar directamente com o professor.

You can speak directly with the teacher.

Indicates direct communication.

A encomenda chegou directamente à minha porta.

The package arrived directly at my door.

Describes the delivery path.

Não vás ao café, vai directamente para o escritório.

Don't go to the cafe, go directly to the office.

Contrasting two paths.

Ele respondeu directamente à minha mensagem.

He replied directly to my message.

Refers to a specific response.

A água flui directamente para o mar.

The water flows directly to the sea.

Natural process description.

Nós voámos directamente de Londres para Faro.

We flew directly from London to Faro.

Used for non-stop flights.

Ela olhou-me directamente nos olhos.

She looked me directly in the eyes.

Describes intensity of gaze.

O fumo sobe directamente para o céu.

The smoke rises directly to the sky.

Vertical direction.

Esta decisão afecta-nos directamente.

This decision affects us directly.

Abstract cause and effect.

Prefiro tratar deste assunto directamente contigo.

I prefer to handle this matter directly with you.

Expressing a preference for directness.

O lucro está directamente ligado às vendas.

Profit is directly linked to sales.

Describing a logical link.

Ele foi directamente ao assunto sem perder tempo.

He got straight to the point without wasting time.

Idiomatic use for communication.

Podes comprar os bilhetes directamente no site.

You can buy the tickets directly on the website.

Digital transaction context.

A luz incide directamente sobre a pintura.

The light falls directly onto the painting.

Technical description of light.

Ele reporta directamente ao director-geral.

He reports directly to the general manager.

Professional hierarchy.

O problema está directamente relacionado com a falta de manutenção.

The problem is directly related to the lack of maintenance.

Explaining a root cause.

A inflação impacta directamente o poder de compra.

Inflation directly impacts purchasing power.

Economic context.

O autor dirige-se directamente ao leitor no prefácio.

The author addresses the reader directly in the preface.

Literary analysis.

Acelerámos o processo para ir directamente à fase final.

We sped up the process to go directly to the final phase.

Strategic planning.

As alterações climáticas estão directamente associadas às emissões de CO2.

Climate change is directly associated with CO2 emissions.

Scientific correlation.

Ele recusou-se a responder directamente à acusação.

He refused to respond directly to the accusation.

Legal/formal context.

O sinal de GPS é recebido directamente do satélite.

The GPS signal is received directly from the satellite.

Technical/Scientific.

A nova lei visa directamente a redução da criminalidade.

The new law directly aims at reducing crime.

Purpose and intent.

Ela contribuiu directamente para o sucesso do projecto.

She directly contributed to the project's success.

Attributing success.

A retórica do político visava directamente as emoções do eleitorado.

The politician's rhetoric aimed directly at the electorate's emotions.

Analyzing intent and strategy.

O aumento dos impostos repercute-se directamente no consumo das famílias.

The tax increase is directly reflected in household consumption.

Complex economic consequence.

A obra de arte interpela directamente o espectador sobre a sua moralidade.

The artwork directly challenges the viewer about their morality.

Philosophical/Artistic nuance.

A falta de investimento compromete directamente o futuro da empresa.

The lack of investment directly compromises the company's future.

High-level professional warning.

Ele contornou a burocracia, falando directamente com o ministro.

He bypassed the bureaucracy by speaking directly to the minister.

Describing a strategic action.

A radiação ultravioleta danifica directamente o ADN das células.

Ultraviolet radiation directly damages cell DNA.

Biological/Scientific precision.

O autor evoca directamente os traumas da guerra no seu último romance.

The author directly evokes the traumas of war in his latest novel.

Literary criticism.

A eficácia da vacina está directamente dependente da cadeia de frio.

The vaccine's efficacy is directly dependent on the cold chain.

Technical dependency.

A fenomenologia de Husserl remete-nos directamente para a essência das coisas.

Husserl's phenomenology leads us directly to the essence of things.

Philosophical discourse.

O colapso da bolsa derivou directamente da especulação imobiliária desenfreada.

The stock market collapse derived directly from rampant real estate speculation.

Historical/Economic analysis.

A prosa de Saramago confronta-nos directamente com a finitude humana.

Saramago's prose confronts us directly with human finitude.

Deep literary analysis.

A soberania nacional está directamente vinculada à integridade territorial.

National sovereignty is directly linked to territorial integrity.

Geopolitical/Legal terminology.

A patologia manifesta-se directamente através de sintomas dermatológicos.

The pathology manifests itself directly through dermatological symptoms.

Medical precision.

O declínio da biodiversidade incide directamente sobre a resiliência dos ecossistemas.

The decline in biodiversity directly affects ecosystem resilience.

Environmental science.

A sua conduta negligente contribuiu directamente para o sinistro.

His negligent conduct directly contributed to the accident.

Legal causation.

O texto sagrado apela directamente à transcendência do espírito.

The sacred text appeals directly to the transcendence of the spirit.

Theological discussion.

Collocations courantes

afectar directamente

falar directamente

ir directamente

directamente proporcional

ligado directamente

transmitir directamente

comprar directamente

olhar directamente

influenciar directamente

reportar directamente

Phrases Courantes

Ir directamente ao assunto

— To get straight to the point.

Não temos muito tempo, por isso vou directamente ao assunto.

Directamente de...

— Directly from (a place).

Esta fruta vem directamente do Algarve.

Falar directamente com o responsável

— To talk directly to the person in charge.

Quero falar directamente com o responsável pela loja.

Afectar directamente a vida de alguém

— To affect someone's life directly.

Esta nova regra vai afectar directamente a vida dos estudantes.

Olhar directamente nos olhos

— To look someone straight in the eye.

É importante olhar directamente nos olhos durante uma entrevista.

Caminhar directamente para o perigo

— To walk straight into danger.

Ele não percebeu que estava a caminhar directamente para o perigo.

Estar directamente relacionado com

— To be directly related to.

O sucesso está directamente relacionado com o esforço.

Enviar directamente para o lixo

— To send directly to the trash.

O computador enviou o email directamente para o lixo.

Pedir directamente a alguém

— To ask someone directly.

Se queres um favor, deves pedir directamente a ele.

Cair directamente no chão

— To fall straight to the ground.

O vaso caiu directamente no chão e partiu-se.

Souvent confondu avec

directamente vs direto

Direto is the adjective. While used as an adverb in Brazil, use 'diretamente' in Portugal for the adverbial sense.

directamente vs imediatamente

Imediatamente means 'right now' (time), while diretamente means 'straight' (path/method).

directamente vs pessoalmente

Pessoalmente means 'in person', which is a specific type of being direct.

Expressions idiomatiques

"Ir directo ao pote"

— To go straight for the prize or the main thing, often greedily (more common in Brazil).

Ele nem cumprimentou ninguém, foi directo ao pote.

Informal

"Sem mais nem menos"

— Suddenly, without any direct cause or warning.

Ele foi-se embora, sem mais nem menos.

Informal

"Ir por atalhos"

— The opposite of going directly; taking shortcuts.

Não tentes ir por atalhos, faz o trabalho correctamente.

Neutral

"Pôr os pontos nos is"

— To clarify things directly and leave no doubt.

Precisamos de falar para pôr os pontos nos is.

Informal

"Falar à queima-roupa"

— To speak or ask something very directly and unexpectedly.

Ele fez-me a pergunta à queima-roupa.

Informal

"Chamar os bois pelos nomes"

— To speak very directly and call things what they are.

Ela não tem medo de chamar os bois pelos nomes.

Informal

"Dar o dito pelo não dito"

— To go back on one's word (indirectly changing plans).

Ele prometeu vir, mas deu o dito pelo não dito.

Informal

"Bater na mesma tecla"

— To keep talking about the same thing directly and repeatedly.

Ele continua a bater na mesma tecla sobre o dinheiro.

Informal

"Cortar o mal pela raiz"

— To deal with a problem directly at its source.

Temos de cortar o mal pela raiz antes que piore.

Neutral

"Não mandar recados por ninguém"

— To say things directly to the person involved.

Se eu tiver um problema contigo, não mando recados por ninguém.

Informal

Facile à confondre

directamente vs Direito

Sounds similar to direto/diretamente.

'Direito' can mean 'right' (direction), 'law', or 'straight' (as in 'straight ahead'). 'Diretamente' is specifically the adverb for 'in a direct manner'.

Vire à direita (turn right) vs Siga direto (go straight) vs Fale diretamente (speak directly).

directamente vs Diretiva

Shared root.

A 'diretiva' is a noun meaning a directive or guideline.

A diretiva da empresa é clara.

directamente vs Diretriz

Shared root.

A 'diretriz' is a guideline or policy line.

Temos de seguir as diretrizes do governo.

directamente vs Direto

It is the root adjective.

Use 'direto' to describe a noun (um voo direto). Use 'diretamente' to describe a verb (o avião voou diretamente).

Este é um voo direto.

directamente vs Endireitar

Shared root.

A verb meaning 'to straighten' something out.

Vou endireitar este quadro.

Structures de phrases

Eu vou directamente para [lugar].

Eu vou directamente para o parque.

Podes falar directamente com [pessoa]?

Podes falar directamente com o médico?

Isto afecta directamente [substantivo].

Isto afecta directamente o meu trabalho.

Vou directamente ao assunto.

Não temos tempo, por isso vou directamente ao assunto.

[X] está directamente relacionado com [Y].

O calor está directamente relacionado com o Verão.

Compre directamente de [origem].

Compre directamente do agricultor.

A medida visa directamente [objectivo].

A medida visa directamente o controlo da inflação.

A obra interpela directamente [conceito].

A obra interpela directamente a consciência humana.

Famille de mots

Noms

direção

diretiva

diretoria

direto

Verbes

direcionar

dirigir

Adjectifs

direto

direta

diretivo

Apparenté

direitinho

direito

direitura

diretriz

endireitar

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in both spoken and written Portuguese.

Erreurs courantes

Eu diretamente falei com ele. → Eu falei diretamente com ele.
In Portuguese, adverbs of manner should follow the verb.
Pronouncing the 'c' in 'directamente'. → Pronounce it as 'diretamente'.
The 'c' is a silent etymological relic.
Using 'direto' as an adverb in formal writing. → Use 'diretamente'.
'Direto' is primarily an adjective in European Portuguese.
Confusing 'diretamente' with 'imediatamente'. → Use 'imediatamente' for time-sensitive actions.
'Diretamente' refers to the method/path, not necessarily the speed.
Spelling it as 'diretamente' in a document that requires pre-reform spelling. → Use 'directamente'.
Some older legal contexts still prefer the 'c'.

Astuces

Forming Adverbs

Remember that you take the feminine adjective (direta) and add -mente. This works for most Portuguese adverbs (clara -> claramente).

Drop the C

In modern Portuguese, the 'c' in 'directamente' is silent and usually not written. Use 'diretamente' to look up-to-date.

Nasal Vowels

The 'en' in 'mente' is a nasal vowel. Practice by saying 'men' while keeping your mouth relatively closed and letting air through your nose.

Be Frontal

Don't be afraid to use 'diretamente' in professional settings. It shows you are efficient and clear.

Word Order

Always check: Subject + Verb + Diretamente. This is the golden rule for placement.

Synonym Choice

If talking about a flight, 'sem escalas' sounds more professional than 'diretamente'.

Directness

In Portugal, being direct is appreciated in business, but social situations might require more 'polidez' (politeness).

Context Clues

If you hear 'diretamente de...', get ready for a location name like a city or a country.

English Link

Just think of the English word 'Directly'. The structure is identical.

Proportions

Learn 'diretamente proporcional' if you are studying science or economics in Portuguese.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Direct + mente'. It is exactly like 'Directly'. If you remember 'direct', you just add 'mente' to make it an adverb.

Association visuelle

Imagine a straight arrow pointing from a speaker to a listener with no obstacles in between.

Word Web

Seta Caminho Falar Rápido Simples Honesto Avião Alvo

Défi

Try to use 'directamente' in three different ways today: once for travel, once for talking, and once for a cause.

Origine du mot

From the Latin 'directus' (straight, direct) + the suffix '-mente' (from 'mens', meaning mind/manner).

Sens originel : In a straight manner or with a straight mind.

Romance (Latin root).

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but being too direct ('direto demais') can sometimes be perceived as rude if not paired with polite forms like 'por favor'.

English speakers might find Portuguese people less direct in some social contexts compared to Americans or Northern Europeans, but the word 'directamente' is used just as frequently in professional settings.

Used in many Portuguese news broadcasts: 'Directamente de...' Common in legal statutes and the Portuguese Constitution.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Travel

Voo directamente para...
Vai directamente ao centro?
Siga directamente por esta rua.
O comboio vai directamente.

Business

Reporto directamente ao chefe.
Contacte-nos directamente.
Afecta directamente os custos.
Trate disso directamente.

Daily Life

Vou directamente para casa.
Fala directamente com ele.
Olha directamente para aqui.
Põe isso directamente ali.

News/Media

Directamente de Lisboa...
Impacta directamente a economia.
Relacionado directamente com...
Transmitido directamente.

Academic/Math

Directamente proporcional.
Resulta directamente de...
Ligado directamente a...
Aplica-se directamente.

Amorces de conversation

"Tu vais directamente para casa depois das aulas?"

"Preferes que as pessoas te falem directamente ou por mensagem?"

"Achas que o preço da gasolina afecta directamente o teu estilo de vida?"

"Já alguma vez voaste directamente de Portugal para os Estados Unidos?"

"Como é que podemos resolver este problema directamente?"

Sujets d'écriture

Escreve sobre um dia em que foste directamente para um lugar especial.

Descreve uma situação em que tiveste de falar directamente com alguém sobre um problema difícil.

Como é que as redes sociais afectam directamente a tua felicidade?

O que farias se pudesses ir directamente para qualquer lugar do mundo agora?

Pensa num objectivo que tens. Que passos podes dar directamente para o alcançar?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Both are understood, but 'diretamente' is the modern standard after the 1990 Orthographic Agreement. The 'c' was removed because it is silent. In this guide, we use 'directamente' as requested, but recommend 'diretamente' for daily use.

In informal Brazilian Portuguese, yes (e.g., 'Ele foi direto pra casa'). In European Portuguese, it is better to use 'diretamente' as the adverb and 'direto' as the adjective.

It almost always goes right after the verb it modifies. For example: 'Falei diretamente com ela.' Placing it before the verb is rare and usually only for poetic effect.

Usually, but it can also mean 'honestly' or 'without a middleman' in communication, or 'immediately' in some causal contexts.

Yes. 'Imediatamente' is about time (right now). 'Directamente' is about the path or method (straight, no intermediaries).

It is neutral. It can be used in a casual conversation with friends or in a formal legal document.

In Portugal, it's 'MEN-te' with a nasal 'e' and a very short final 'e'. In Brazil, it sounds like 'MEN-chi'.

Yes, to describe how you interact with them. 'Vou falar diretamente com o João.'

The most common opposite is 'indirectamente' (indirectly).

Yes, it is a very high-frequency word used across all CEFR levels.

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