No que diz respeito à análise

You use this phrase as a connector. Think of it as a bridge between a general topic and a specific point. The grammar part is key: No que diz respeito is a fixed block. Then you add the preposition a (to). Since análise is a feminine noun that takes the article a (the), they merge into à with that little back-tick called a crase. If you were talking about a masculine word like projeto, it would be No que diz respeito ao projeto. But here, we are sticking to the analysis. You’ll usually find it at the start of a sentence or right after a comma to introduce a new specific focus. It’s like saying, 'Okay, moving on to the data part...'

This is not a phrase for your WhatsApp group chat with college friends. If you use this while ordering a burger (No que diz respeito à análise do cardápio...), the waiter might think you're a lost lawyer. This is firmly in the formal and professional category. It’s the bread and butter of corporate emails, LinkedIn articles, university papers, and news broadcasts. It’s perfect for job interviews when you want to show you have a high level of the language. However, don't overdo it in casual settings, or you'll sound like you're reading from a manual. Use it when the stakes are high or the context is serious.

You’ll see this all over Portuguese-speaking LinkedIn. A CEO might write: No que diz respeito à análise de mercado, estamos otimistas. You’ll also hear it on the news when a reporter is breaking down government statistics. If you use a banking app in Brazil or Portugal, the terms of service probably use this phrase at least five times. Even in a Netflix crime documentary, a detective might say, No que diz respeito à análise de DNA, os resultados foram conclusivos. It’s the language of facts, figures, and certainty. It’s the verbal equivalent of wearing a crisp white shirt—it just looks professional.

Use this when you need to be precise. It’s great for shifting the focus of a conversation without being abrupt. If your boss asks about the project's progress, you can say, 'Everything is going well. No que diz respeito à análise de custos, estamos dentro do orçamento.' It shows you’ve compartmentalized your thoughts. It’s also brilliant for academic writing. If you’re writing a thesis or an essay, this phrase helps you transition between different sections of your study. It’s also a 'safety' phrase—it gives you a few seconds to think about what you’re going to say next while you navigate the long syllables.

Avoid this phrase in high-emotion, low-formality situations. If your partner asks if you like their new haircut, please don't say No que diz respeito à análise visual...—that’s a one-way ticket to the doghouse. It’s also too clunky for quick texts. If you’re texting a friend to see if they’re coming to the gym, just use E a... or Sobre.... Also, avoid it if you aren't actually talking about an analysis. It’s a specific tool for a specific job. Using it just to sound smart without having actual data to back it up will make you sound like a corporate robot. Keep it real, but keep it professional.

The most common trip-up for learners is the preposition. Many people try to say no que diz respeito de because they are thinking of acerca de (about). Remember: respeito here always goes with a. So it's always respeito a something. Another mistake is forgetting the crase (the accent on à). Without it, you’re just saying 'to the' incorrectly. ✗ No que diz respeito da análise → ✓ No que diz respeito à análise. Another one is using it when you just mean 'I think'. This isn't an opinion phrase; it's a reference phrase. Don't use it to share a gut feeling; use it to point to information.

If you want to mix it up so you don't repeat yourself in a long report, you have options. Quanto à análise is a bit shorter and slightly less formal but still very professional. No tocante à análise is the 'final boss' of formality—it’s very old-school and mostly used in legal documents. You might also hear Em relação à análise or Relativamente à análise. These are all siblings in the same family of 'regarding'. Quanto a is probably the most versatile of the bunch, but No que diz respeito a is the most 'standard' way to sound sophisticated without sounding like a 19th-century poet.

Is it used in Brazil and Portugal? Yes! It’s 100% standard in both, though Portuguese people might use it slightly more in speech. Is it too formal for an email to a colleague? If you know them well, yes. Use Sobre instead. If it’s a first-time email to a manager, go for it! Does it always need the à? Only if the word following it is feminine and singular like análise. If you’re talking about dados (data, masculine plural), it becomes No que diz respeito aos dados. It’s all about that grammatical harmony!