Meaning
Indicating a change or development that occurs over a period of time.
Cultural Background
Brazilians often use this phrase to express a sense of 'deixa a vida me levar' (let life lead me), reflecting a relaxed attitude toward the future. In Portugal, the phrase is often linked to 'Saudade', where time doesn't necessarily erase memories but changes how they feel. In Angolan literature, the phrase is frequently used to describe the long, arduous journey toward independence and national identity. Often appears in 'Morna' lyrics (traditional music) to describe the wait for rain or the return of those who emigrated.
Start your stories with it
It's a perfect 'hook' for any anecdote about personal growth.
Don't forget the 'O'
Saying 'Com passar do tempo' sounds like a telegram. Always include the article.
Meaning
Indicating a change or development that occurs over a period of time.
Start your stories with it
It's a perfect 'hook' for any anecdote about personal growth.
Don't forget the 'O'
Saying 'Com passar do tempo' sounds like a telegram. Always include the article.
Use it for empathy
When a friend is going through a hard time, saying 'Isso passa com o passar do tempo' is very comforting.
Test Yourself
Complete a frase com a expressão correta.
__________, as feridas do passado deixam de doer.
A frase descreve um processo gradual de cura, o que exige 'Com o passar do tempo'.
Qual frase soa mais natural para um falante nativo?
Sobre a evolução da tecnologia:
A estrutura padrão exige a preposição 'com' e o artigo 'o'.
Complete o diálogo de forma lógica.
João: 'Você ainda está triste pelo término?' Maria: 'Um pouco, mas sei que __________ vou me sentir melhor.'
Maria está falando sobre um processo de melhora gradual.
Associe a frase à situação correta.
Frase: 'Com o passar do tempo, a rocha foi esculpida pelo vento.'
A frase descreve um processo natural de erosão que leva milhares de anos.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercises__________, as feridas do passado deixam de doer.
A frase descreve um processo gradual de cura, o que exige 'Com o passar do tempo'.
Sobre a evolução da tecnologia:
A estrutura padrão exige a preposição 'com' e o artigo 'o'.
João: 'Você ainda está triste pelo término?' Maria: 'Um pouco, mas sei que __________ vou me sentir melhor.'
Maria está falando sobre um processo de melhora gradual.
Frase: 'Com o passar do tempo, a rocha foi esculpida pelo vento.'
A frase descreve um processo natural de erosão que leva milhares de anos.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes! You can replace 'tempo' with any unit like hours, days, or years to be more specific.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, it can describe things getting worse too, like a building decaying.
'Ao longo do' is more like 'throughout', while 'Com o passar do' emphasizes the movement of time.
The phrase itself is fixed, but the main verb of your sentence can be in any tense.
Extremely. It's a staple of romantic and philosophical songs in Portuguese.
No, it only works with time-related words.
You might say 'O tempo vai indo' or 'Conforme o tempo passa'.
Yes, to describe market trends or company growth.
If you start a sentence with it, a comma is usually used for clarity.
Related Phrases
Ao longo do tempo
synonymThroughout time
Com o decorrer dos anos
similarWith the passing of the years
O tempo voa
contrastTime flies
Dar tempo ao tempo
builds onTo give time some time
