뜻
Excluding something or someone from a general statement or rule.
문화적 배경
In Brazil, 'À exceção de' is a hallmark of 'juridiquês' (legal jargon). While highly respected, using it in casual settings can be seen as 'pedante' (pretentious). Portuguese speakers in Portugal tend to maintain formal locutions more frequently in written media and news than Brazilians, reflecting a slightly more conservative linguistic tradition. In formal African Portuguese contexts, this phrase is used to maintain the standards of the 'norma culta' inherited from the colonial administrative language. In Lusophone universities, 'à exceção de' is the preferred way to handle outliers in scientific methodology sections.
The Crase Rule
Always use the grave accent. If you can replace it with 'com exceção de' and it makes sense, you likely need the 'à'.
Spelling Trap
Don't write 'excessão'. It's 'exceção'. Think of 'except' in English to remember the 'c'.
뜻
Excluding something or someone from a general statement or rule.
The Crase Rule
Always use the grave accent. If you can replace it with 'com exceção de' and it makes sense, you likely need the 'à'.
Spelling Trap
Don't write 'excessão'. It's 'exceção'. Think of 'except' in English to remember the 'c'.
Academic Writing
Use this phrase to introduce limitations in your research papers to sound more authoritative.
셀프 테스트
Complete a frase com a forma correta (à exceção de + artigo, se necessário).
Todos os funcionários receberam o bônus, _________ estagiários.
We need the crase (à) and the contraction of 'de' + 'os' (dos) because 'estagiários' is masculine plural.
Qual frase está gramaticalmente correta e mantém um tom formal?
Selecione a opção correta:
This uses the correct crase and the correct object pronoun 'mim' after the preposition.
Complete o diálogo formal entre um advogado e seu cliente.
Advogado: 'O juiz aceitou todos os nossos pedidos, _________ danos morais.'
'À exceção dos' is the most appropriate for a formal legal context.
Combine a frase com o contexto mais provável.
Frase: 'À exceção de prova em contrário, o documento é válido.'
The phrase 'prova em contrário' is a legal term, making the courtroom the most likely setting.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Todos os funcionários receberam o bônus, _________ estagiários.
We need the crase (à) and the contraction of 'de' + 'os' (dos) because 'estagiários' is masculine plural.
Selecione a opção correta:
This uses the correct crase and the correct object pronoun 'mim' after the preposition.
Advogado: 'O juiz aceitou todos os nossos pedidos, _________ danos morais.'
'À exceção dos' is the most appropriate for a formal legal context.
Frase: 'À exceção de prova em contrário, o documento é válido.'
The phrase 'prova em contrário' is a legal term, making the courtroom the most likely setting.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, significantly. 'Exceto' is neutral and can be used anywhere, while 'À exceção de' is specifically for formal writing and speech.
Yes. In this specific locution, the accent is mandatory because it is a fixed feminine prepositional phrase.
Absolutely. It's very common to start a sentence with it to highlight the exception immediately: 'À exceção de João, todos saíram.'
They are interchangeable in meaning. 'À exceção de' is slightly more formal and more common in Portugal and legal texts.
Yes, but the 'de' remains 'de'. Example: 'À exceção de correr, ele faz todos os exercícios.'
Yes, but mostly in writing, news, and formal speeches. In daily life, Brazilians prefer 'menos' or 'exceto'.
The 'x' is silent/hissing like an 's'. It sounds like 'es-seh-sown'.
Yes. After the preposition 'de', you must use the stressed object pronoun 'mim' instead of 'eu'.
No, that is incorrect. The fixed preposition is 'de'.
Yes, authors like José Saramago and Machado de Assis use it to maintain a sophisticated narrative voice.
관련 표현
Com exceção de
synonymWith the exception of
Exceto
similarExcept
Salvo
specialized formSave for / Unless
À parte
similarAside from
