No que tange à dados

You use this phrase to introduce a specific topic within a larger conversation. It usually sits at the beginning of a sentence. For example, if you are discussing a project, you might say, No que tange aos custos... (Regarding the costs...). Note that the grammar can be tricky. If the word following it is masculine like dados, you should technically say aos dados. If you use it without an article, it's just a dados.

This is a powerhouse for the office. Use it in emails to your boss. Use it during a PowerPoint presentation. It’s great for academic writing or legal documents. If you are at a job interview, this phrase makes you sound educated and articulate. It signals that you are moving from generalities to specifics.

Do not use this at a backyard barbecue. If you tell a friend, No que tange à cerveja, acabou, they will think you’ve spent too much time reading law books. It is way too stiff for casual hangouts. Avoid it in texts to your partner or when chatting with the cashier at the bakery. It will make you sound like a robot trying to pass as a human.

Brazilians have a deep respect for 'Cultured Portuguese' (Norma Culta). In professional settings, using complex connectors like tanger (an old verb for 'to touch' or 'to concern') shows status. It stems from a history of legalistic and bureaucratic language that dominates official life in Brazil. Even if it feels a bit 'extra,' it’s a social tool for credibility.

You will often hear No que se refere a or No que diz respeito a. These mean the exact same thing. If you want to be slightly less formal but still professional, you can just use Quanto a or Em relação a. If you want to be super casual, just say Sobre (About).