C1 Collocation औपचारिक

Conferir atenção

Grant attention; pay attention

मतलब

To focus one's mind or senses on something.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Brazilian corporate culture, using 'conferir atenção' in emails is a way to show respect to superiors and demonstrate a high level of education. In Portugal, the phrase is common in public administration and formal letters to government bodies, reflecting a tradition of linguistic formality. In Angolan formal Portuguese, which often follows a more conservative and formal structure, this phrase is used in official state media and speeches. Across the Lusophone world, academic journals require this level of vocabulary to maintain a scholarly tone.

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The 'Crase' Rule

Always check if the word after 'atenção a' is feminine. If it is, use 'à'. This is a common marker of C1 level writing.

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Don't overdo it

Using this phrase too much in one paragraph can make your writing feel 'heavy'. Mix it with 'focar' or 'analisar'.

मतलब

To focus one's mind or senses on something.

🎯

The 'Crase' Rule

Always check if the word after 'atenção a' is feminine. If it is, use 'à'. This is a common marker of C1 level writing.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

Using this phrase too much in one paragraph can make your writing feel 'heavy'. Mix it with 'focar' or 'analisar'.

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The Power of Formality

In Brazil, using this phrase with a security guard or a waiter might seem condescending. Keep it for the office or the classroom.

खुद को परखो

Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta (ao, à, aos, às).

O pesquisador conferiu atenção ____ resultados da experiência.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: aos

'Resultados' is masculine plural, so we use 'a' (preposition) + 'os' (article) = 'aos'.

Qual frase utiliza 'conferir atenção' de forma adequada ao contexto formal?

Escolha a opção correta:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: O relatório confere atenção à necessidade de novos investimentos.

This is the only sentence that uses the phrase in a formal, 'bestowing' sense with the correct preposition.

Complete o diálogo formal entre um advogado e um juiz.

Advogado: 'Excelentíssima, peço que ______ atenção ao parágrafo terceiro.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: confira

The imperative/subjunctive form 'confira' is used for a formal request to a single person (você/excelentíssima).

Combine o verbo com o contexto de uso mais apropriado.

Combine as colunas:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: all

Each verb matches its typical register.

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अभ्यास बैंक

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Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta (ao, à, aos, às). Fill Blank B2

O pesquisador conferiu atenção ____ resultados da experiência.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: aos

'Resultados' is masculine plural, so we use 'a' (preposition) + 'os' (article) = 'aos'.

Qual frase utiliza 'conferir atenção' de forma adequada ao contexto formal? Choose C1

Escolha a opção correta:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: O relatório confere atenção à necessidade de novos investimentos.

This is the only sentence that uses the phrase in a formal, 'bestowing' sense with the correct preposition.

Complete o diálogo formal entre um advogado e um juiz. dialogue_completion C1

Advogado: 'Excelentíssima, peço que ______ atenção ao parágrafo terceiro.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: confira

The imperative/subjunctive form 'confira' is used for a formal request to a single person (você/excelentíssima).

Combine o verbo com o contexto de uso mais apropriado. Match B1

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: all

Each verb matches its typical register.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is grammatically acceptable in some contexts, but 'Conferir atenção a' is the standard formal version you should use for exams and professional writing.

In meaning, yes. In register, no. 'Dar' is for friends; 'Conferir' is for judges, professors, and CEOs.

'Prestar atenção' is neutral. 'Conferir atenção' sounds more deliberate and authoritative. It implies you are choosing to give value to something.

Yes, it is very common in formal Portuguese (PT-PT), especially in legal and administrative documents.

Yes, 'Conferir atenções' is possible but rare. It's better to keep 'atenção' in the singular as an abstract concept.

Technically it could, but 99% of the time it means 'to grant attention'. Context will tell you.

'Negligenciar' (to neglect) or 'ignorar' (to ignore) are the most direct opposites.

Only if you are being ironic or very poetic. Otherwise, it sounds like you are treating your partner like a legal case!

Yes, very. 'Governo confere atenção à crise' is a classic headline structure.

Imagine you are saying 'ow' but you have a cold and your nose is blocked. That nasal resonance is key.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Prestar atenção

similar

To pay attention

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Dispensar atenção

synonym

To give/provide attention

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Chamar a atenção

builds on

To call/attract attention

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Focar em

similar

To focus on

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