मतलब
To become legally effective, usually referring to a law.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Brazil, the 'vacatio legis' (the time before a law enters into vigor) is usually 45 days unless specified otherwise. This is a common topic in 'Concursos Públicos' (civil service exams). In Portugal, laws enter into vigor on the day determined by the law itself, or, if not specified, on the 5th day after publication in the 'Diário da República'. The phrase is deeply tied to the 'Princípio da Publicidade', which states that no one can be punished by a law that hasn't officially 'entered into vigor' through public notice. In Brazilian startups, you might hear 'entrar em vigor' used for new software features or 'sprints', though 'lançar' is more common. It adds a layer of 'seriousness' to the update.
Use in Exams
If you are taking a Portuguese proficiency exam, use 'entrar em vigor' instead of 'começar' when talking about government or society. It instantly boosts your score.
No 'no'!
Remember: it's 'em vigor', never 'no vigor'. Adding the article makes it sound like you are talking about physical stamina.
मतलब
To become legally effective, usually referring to a law.
Use in Exams
If you are taking a Portuguese proficiency exam, use 'entrar em vigor' instead of 'começar' when talking about government or society. It instantly boosts your score.
No 'no'!
Remember: it's 'em vigor', never 'no vigor'. Adding the article makes it sound like you are talking about physical stamina.
The 'Law that doesn't catch'
Even if a law 'entra em vigor', Brazilians might say 'essa lei não pegou' if people don't follow it. It's a fascinating look at the gap between law and practice.
खुद को परखो
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'entrar'.
As novas diretrizes da empresa _______ em vigor no mês passado.
The phrase 'no mês passado' indicates a completed action in the past (Pretérito Perfeito).
Qual frase usa a expressão corretamente?
Escolha a opção correta:
While slightly dramatic, using it for a 'diet' (a set of rules) is a common figurative use. The others are physically or contextually wrong.
Combine as colunas para formar frases lógicas.
Combine o sujeito com o complemento:
All these pairs represent logical legal or administrative subjects with the phrase.
Complete o diálogo com a expressão correta.
João: 'Você viu que o preço da passagem subiu?' Maria: 'Sim, a nova tarifa _______ hoje.'
'Entrou em vigor' is the standard idiomatic expression for a price change (a rule).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासAs novas diretrizes da empresa _______ em vigor no mês passado.
The phrase 'no mês passado' indicates a completed action in the past (Pretérito Perfeito).
Escolha a opção correta:
While slightly dramatic, using it for a 'diet' (a set of rules) is a common figurative use. The others are physically or contextually wrong.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
All these pairs represent logical legal or administrative subjects with the phrase.
João: 'Você viu que o preço da passagem subiu?' Maria: 'Sim, a nova tarifa _______ hoje.'
'Entrou em vigor' is the standard idiomatic expression for a price change (a rule).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालTechnically no, it's too formal. However, people sometimes use it jokingly, like 'Minha dieta entra em vigor amanhã', to make their habit sound like a serious law.
'Vigor' is the state of being active. 'Vigência' is the period of time that state lasts. You 'enter into vigor', but you 'are in the period of vigência'.
Yes, it is equally common and formal in both countries.
No. A person can 'entrar em ação' (enter into action) or 'entrar em exercício' (start their official duties), but never 'em vigor'.
The most direct opposite is 'ser revogado' (to be repealed) or 'perder a validade' (to lose validity).
संबंधित मुहावरे
Estar em vigor
similarTo be currently effective.
Passar a valer
synonymTo start being valid.
Cair em desuso
contrastTo stop being used (even if still legally in vigor).
Revogar uma lei
contrastTo officially cancel a law.
