Meaning
Referring to a broad statement or common situation.
Cultural Background
Brazilians often use 'No geral' as a more relaxed, friendly version of 'Em geral'. In Portugal, 'Em geral' is standard, but 'De uma forma geral' is also very common in formal settings. In academic writing, 'Em geral' is a standard way to introduce a synthesis of findings. In corporate settings, it is used to soften negative feedback.
Placement
Put 'Em geral' at the start of your sentence for maximum clarity.
Avoid redundancy
Don't say 'Em geral, geralmente'. Pick one!
Meaning
Referring to a broad statement or common situation.
Placement
Put 'Em geral' at the start of your sentence for maximum clarity.
Avoid redundancy
Don't say 'Em geral, geralmente'. Pick one!
Softening
Use it to make your opinions sound less aggressive.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
___, prefiro ficar em casa.
Em geral is the correct phrase to start the sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the best option.
Option B is the only grammatically correct form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Você gosta de morar aqui? B: ____, é um ótimo lugar.
Em geral fits the context of a balanced opinion.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are summarizing a report.
Em geral is perfect for summarizing reports.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___, prefiro ficar em casa.
Em geral is the correct phrase to start the sentence.
Select the best option.
Option B is the only grammatically correct form.
A: Você gosta de morar aqui? B: ____, é um ótimo lugar.
Em geral fits the context of a balanced opinion.
You are summarizing a report.
Em geral is perfect for summarizing reports.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, but it is less common and sounds more like an afterthought.
It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
They mean the same thing, but 'Em geral' is a phrase and 'Geralmente' is an adverb.
Related Phrases
Geralmente
synonymUsually
No geral
similarOverall
De modo geral
similarIn a general way
Em regra
similarAs a rule
