Com relação à conclusão

You use this phrase to introduce a specific point regarding the end of a process. Grammatically, the à is a 'crase' (a contraction of the preposition a and the feminine article a). This is because the noun conclusão is feminine in Portuguese. You’ll usually see it at the start of a sentence to set the stage or in the middle of a paragraph to pivot. For example, 'We analyzed the data, and com relação à conclusão, we believe the budget is sufficient.' It works best when you follow it with a clear statement of fact or a strong opinion. If you’re writing a formal email, it’s a great way to start your final paragraph to ensure the recipient doesn't miss your final request or summary.

This phrase sits comfortably in the 'Formal' to 'Neutral' zone. You won't hear teenagers shouting this at each other while playing video games—unless they are being extremely sarcastic about a match ending. It is the bread and butter of corporate environments, academic papers, and legal documents in Brazil and Portugal. However, it is not so stiff that you couldn't use it in a polite conversation with your landlord or a professor. It shows you have a high level of language command. If you use this correctly, people will naturally assume you read a lot of books or watch a lot of high-brow documentaries. It’s a 'status' phrase that elevates your Portuguese from basic to polished.

Imagine you are finishing a internship report. You might write: Com relação à conclusão do estágio, aprendi muito sobre marketing. This sounds professional and focused. Or maybe you are arguing with a friend about the final episode of 'Stranger Things.' You could say, Com relação à conclusão da temporada, achei o final meio triste. It adds a bit of weight to your opinion, making you sound like a serious critic rather than just another fan. In a business Zoom meeting, you might hear a manager say, Com relação à conclusão do projeto, precisamos revisar os custos. This immediately focuses everyone’s attention on the final numbers. It’s a versatile tool for anyone who wants to sound like they have their life together.

Use this phrase when you want to be precise. It’s perfect for the final slides of a PowerPoint presentation where you need to summarize your findings. It’s also excellent for formal emails where you need to address the outcome of a meeting. If you’re writing an essay for a Portuguese proficiency exam (like CELPE-Bras), this phrase is a 'gold mine' for scoring points on cohesion and coherence. Use it when you want to transition smoothly from talking about the 'how' to talking about the 'result.' It’s also great for giving feedback; it allows you to separate the process from the final outcome clearly.

Do not use this phrase in a very casual WhatsApp group chat with your best friends—it will sound like you’ve accidentally pasted a snippet from your work email into the chat. If you’re just saying 'The end was good,' saying Com relação à conclusão, foi boa is overkill; just say O final foi bom. Also, avoid using it if there isn't actually a 'conclusion' to talk about yet. If a project is only 10% done, using this will confuse people. It is a 'closer' phrase. Using it too early is like trying to eat dessert before the appetizer has even arrived. Stay away from it in highly emotional or intimate moments too; it’s a bit too clinical for telling someone how much you’ll miss them.

The most frequent mistake is forgetting the 'crase' (the little accent on the à). Without it, the sentence is technically grammatically incorrect. Another mistake is using the wrong gender for the noun; since conclusão ends in -ão, some learners mistakenly think it’s masculine and try to say ao conclusão.

• ✗ Com relação a conclusão → ✓ Com relação à conclusão
• ✗ No que diz ao conclusão → ✓ Com relação à conclusão
• ✗ Sobre o conclusão → ✓ Com relação à conclusão

Don't let the technicalities scare you off, though! Even native speakers sometimes trip over the crase, but getting it right shows you've really done your homework.

Portuguese has several ways to say 'regarding.' If you want to mix it up, you can use Quanto à conclusão, which is almost identical in meaning but slightly shorter. Another heavy hitter is No que diz respeito à conclusão, which is very formal and perfect for legal contexts. If you want something a bit more modern and sleek, try Em relação à conclusão. For a slightly more casual vibe that still sounds smart, you could use Falando da conclusão. It's like having a wardrobe of different suits; they all serve the same purpose, but some are just a bit more 'tuxedo' than others. Experiment with these to avoid sounding repetitive in long reports.

Is this used in both Brazil and Portugal? Yes, it is universally understood and used in all Lusophone countries. Is there a difference between Com relação a and Com relação à? Yes! Use à before feminine nouns like conclusão and just a if the next word doesn't take an article or is masculine (though you'd change it to ao then). Can I use it for the ending of a movie? Absolutely, it’s a very common way to discuss plot endings in a more 'intellectual' way. Does it sound old-fashioned? Not at all; it sounds professional and organized, which never goes out of style.