No atinente à argumentação

You usually place this phrase at the beginning of a sentence or a new paragraph. Because argumentação is a feminine noun, you must use the à with a grave accent (the 'crase'). This shows the fusion of the preposition a and the article a. You can swap argumentação for other nouns too. For example, no atinente ao contrato (regarding the contract). It acts as a bridge between a general discussion and a specific focus.

This is your go-to phrase for academic writing, legal documents, or high-stakes business meetings. If you are writing a thesis or a formal letter to a government agency, this phrase fits perfectly. It shows you have a high command of the Portuguese language. Use it when you want to sound authoritative and organized. It works well in debates where you need to dissect someone else's logic piece by piece.

Do not use this at a Sunday barbecue or while texting your best friend. If you tell your partner, No atinente à argumentação sobre quem lava a louça..., they will probably think you are being sarcastic or incredibly annoying. It is far too stiff for casual settings. Avoid it in any situation where 'about' or 'regarding' would feel too formal in English. If you are wearing flip-flops, you probably shouldn't be saying atinente.

Portuguese culture, especially in legal and academic circles in both Brazil and Portugal, has a long history of 'Bacharelismo.' This is a deep-seated respect for formal titles and complex, flowery language. Using 'big words' and intricate connectors is often seen as a sign of education and social standing. While modern Portuguese is becoming more direct, these formal structures remain pillars of 'Cultured' speech (Norma Culta).

If you find this phrase a bit too heavy, you can use No que tange à (In what touches upon). For something slightly more common but still professional, try No que diz respeito à. If you want to keep it simple, just use Quanto à or Em relação à. Each of these carries a similar meaning but moves down the formality scale slightly.