Meaning
To examine information systematically to understand it.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, 'analisar dados' is a key phrase in the 'Cultura de Startups'. It is often associated with 'Business Intelligence' (BI) and 'Big Data'. In Portugal, the phrase is heavily used in academic and governmental contexts, often linked to European Union statistical standards. In the growing oil and gas sector in Angola, 'analisar dados' is a vital skill for engineers and economists. In Mozambique, the phrase is often used by NGOs and international organizations analyzing health and agricultural data.
Use with Adverbs
To sound more like a C1 speaker, pair it with adverbs: 'analisar dados minuciosamente' (thoroughly) or 'analisar dados preliminarmente' (preliminarily).
Spelling Alert
Never spell it with a 'z' (analizar). This is a common mistake for Spanish speakers and English speakers.
Meaning
To examine information systematically to understand it.
Use with Adverbs
To sound more like a C1 speaker, pair it with adverbs: 'analisar dados minuciosamente' (thoroughly) or 'analisar dados preliminarmente' (preliminarily).
Spelling Alert
Never spell it with a 'z' (analizar). This is a common mistake for Spanish speakers and English speakers.
The 'Big Data' Buzz
In Brazil, using this phrase in a meeting makes you sound modern and efficient. It's a high-value 'corporate' phrase.
Test Yourself
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'analisar'.
Ontem, nós __________ todos os dados da pesquisa.
The subject is 'nós' (we) and the timeframe is 'ontem' (yesterday), so we use the pretérito perfeito 'analisamos'.
Qual frase é a mais apropriada para um ambiente de trabalho formal?
Você precisa descrever sua tarefa para o seu gerente.
'Analisar os dados' is the standard formal/professional register.
Combine o verbo com o contexto mais adequado.
Contextos: 1. Computacional, 2. Crítico/Profundo, 3. Significado.
Processar is technical, Escrutinar is deep/critical, Interpretar is about meaning.
Complete o diálogo de forma lógica.
A: O relatório está pronto? B: Quase. Só falta __________ os dados do último mês.
In a professional context involving a report, 'analisar' is the correct verb for dealing with data.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Analisar vs. Outros Verbos
Practice Bank
4 exercisesOntem, nós __________ todos os dados da pesquisa.
The subject is 'nós' (we) and the timeframe is 'ontem' (yesterday), so we use the pretérito perfeito 'analisamos'.
Você precisa descrever sua tarefa para o seu gerente.
'Analisar os dados' is the standard formal/professional register.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Processar is technical, Escrutinar is deep/critical, Interpretar is about meaning.
A: O relatório está pronto? B: Quase. Só falta __________ os dados do último mês.
In a professional context involving a report, 'analisar' is the correct verb for dealing with data.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it is a perfect synonym, though 'dados' sounds slightly more technical and 'informações' sounds more general.
Yes, very much so. Modern football teams have 'analistas de desempenho' who 'analisam dados' of the players.
Use 'analisar dados' for the general concept and 'analisar os dados' when referring to a specific set of data you already mentioned.
Excel is still king, but Power BI and Python are becoming standard in the tech industry.
It is neutral to formal. It's safe to use in any professional or academic setting.
It is 'Cientista de Dados'. Their main job is, of course, 'analisar dados'.
It's better to use 'avaliar' (to evaluate) or 'observar' (to observe). 'Analisar' a person sounds like a psychological or medical context.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'ignorar dados' (to ignore data) or 'coletar dados' (to collect data - the previous step) are related.
Rarely. Usually, data comes in sets, so the plural 'dados' is preferred.
Yes, it also means 'dice' (for games). Context will always make it clear which one you mean.
Related Phrases
Processar dados
similarTo handle data computationally.
Interpretar dados
builds onTo explain the meaning of data.
Coletar dados
specialized formTo gather data.
Escrutinar dados
specialized formTo scrutinize data.
Levantamento de dados
similarData survey/collection.
