Meaning
Specifies the aspect or perspective being considered in a discussion.
Cultural Background
In Brazilian offices, using 'em termos de' is a way to sound 'executive'. It's part of a dialect called 'Faria Limmer' (named after a financial district in São Paulo). Portuguese academics value precision. 'Em termos de' is used to strictly define the scope of a thesis or research paper. In PALOP countries, the phrase is common in news broadcasts and political speeches to discuss national development. Tech YouTubers in Brazil use this phrase constantly when comparing gadgets, making it a staple of the 'unboxing' subculture.
The 'Article' Rule
If you are talking about a general concept (Quality, Money, Time), use 'de'. If you are talking about a specific thing (The money we have, The time of the meeting), use 'do/da'.
Don't Overuse
Using this phrase in every sentence makes you sound like a corporate robot. Mix it up with 'sobre' or 'quanto a'.
Meaning
Specifies the aspect or perspective being considered in a discussion.
The 'Article' Rule
If you are talking about a general concept (Quality, Money, Time), use 'de'. If you are talking about a specific thing (The money we have, The time of the meeting), use 'do/da'.
Don't Overuse
Using this phrase in every sentence makes you sound like a corporate robot. Mix it up with 'sobre' or 'quanto a'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
O filme é ótimo ______ efeitos especiais.
We use 'em termos de' (plural + de) for general categories like 'efeitos especiais'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the best option for a business report.
'Liquidez' and 'em termos de' create a professional, formal tone.
Match the aspect with the appropriate 'em termos de' phrase.
1. Price, 2. Safety, 3. Speed
Custo = Price, Segurança = Safety, Rapidez = Speed.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesO filme é ótimo ______ efeitos especiais.
We use 'em termos de' (plural + de) for general categories like 'efeitos especiais'.
Choose the best option for a business report.
'Liquidez' and 'em termos de' create a professional, formal tone.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Custo = Price, Segurança = Safety, Rapidez = Speed.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, but only if the noun that follows is masculine and specific. For example: 'Em termos do projeto (of the project)'.
It's a bit long for texting. Most people use 'Sobre' or just 'E o/a...?'
Some linguists say yes, but it is so deeply integrated into Portuguese that it is considered standard now.
Related Phrases
No que tange a
synonymRegarding / Concerning
Quanto a
similarAs for
No que diz respeito a
synonymWith respect to
Sob o ponto de vista de
builds onFrom the point of view of
