C1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Confirms or emphasizes the truth of a statement or observation.
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Cultural Background
The spelling 'de facto' is preferred in formal European Portuguese.
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Use with 'de jure'
Pairing these two makes you sound like a legal expert.
Meaning
Confirms or emphasizes the truth of a statement or observation.
🎯
Use with 'de jure'
Pairing these two makes you sound like a legal expert.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Embora não seja o dono, ele é _____ o responsável.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de facto
It describes the person who is actually in charge.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
C1
Embora não seja o dono, ele é _____ o responsável.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de facto
It describes the person who is actually in charge.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, very formal.
Related Phrases
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de jure
contrastby law
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