Meaning
To make certain that something meets high standards.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, 'garantir a qualidade' is often linked to the 'Selo Inmetro,' which is the national standard for product safety and quality. Seeing this seal is how consumers know the quality is guaranteed. Portugal has a strong tradition of 'Denominação de Origem Controlada' (DOC) for wines and cheeses. For a Portuguese person, 'garantir a qualidade' often means respecting these traditional methods. In the growing Angolan oil and gas industry, 'garantir a qualidade' is a key phrase in safety briefings (HSE), reflecting international corporate standards. In Mozambique, the phrase is frequently used in the context of international aid and development projects to ensure that infrastructure meets sustainable standards.
Use in Interviews
Using this phrase instead of 'fazer um bom trabalho' makes you sound like a manager rather than just an employee.
Avoid Overuse
If you say it too much without explaining *how* you guarantee quality, it sounds like empty corporate speak.
Meaning
To make certain that something meets high standards.
Use in Interviews
Using this phrase instead of 'fazer um bom trabalho' makes you sound like a manager rather than just an employee.
Avoid Overuse
If you say it too much without explaining *how* you guarantee quality, it sounds like empty corporate speak.
The 'Jeitinho' Contrast
In Brazil, emphasizing that you 'garante a qualidade' is a strong way to show you are disciplined and follow rules.
Subjunctive Trigger
Remember: 'Garantir que' + Subjunctive. 'Garanto que ele *faça*' (I guarantee that he does).
Test Yourself
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'garantir' no presente do indicativo.
Nós sempre __________ a qualidade dos nossos produtos.
The subject is 'Nós' (we), so the verb must be in the first person plural present tense.
Qual frase está gramaticalmente correta e soa mais profissional?
Escolha a melhor opção:
'Garantir a qualidade' is the standard collocation. 'Fazer a qualidade' is incorrect.
Complete o diálogo com a frase mais adequada.
Chefe: 'O cliente está preocupado com o prazo.' Funcionário: 'Não se preocupe, vamos trabalhar extra para __________.'
In a professional context, you guarantee both the quality and the deadline.
Associe a frase ao contexto correto.
Frase: 'Esta gravação é para garantir a qualidade do atendimento.'
This is a standard automated message in customer service phone lines.
Use o subjuntivo para completar a frase.
É necessário que a gerência __________ a qualidade do serviço.
The expression 'É necessário que' triggers the present subjunctive.
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Practice Bank
5 exercisesNós sempre __________ a qualidade dos nossos produtos.
The subject is 'Nós' (we), so the verb must be in the first person plural present tense.
Escolha a melhor opção:
'Garantir a qualidade' is the standard collocation. 'Fazer a qualidade' is incorrect.
Chefe: 'O cliente está preocupado com o prazo.' Funcionário: 'Não se preocupe, vamos trabalhar extra para __________.'
In a professional context, you guarantee both the quality and the deadline.
Frase: 'Esta gravação é para garantir a qualidade do atendimento.'
This is a standard automated message in customer service phone lines.
É necessário que a gerência __________ a qualidade do serviço.
The expression 'É necessário que' triggers the present subjunctive.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNot usually. You guarantee the quality of someone's *work* or *service*, but you don't guarantee the quality of a person. For people, you might say 'garantir a competência'.
Both are possible, but 'garantir a qualidade' (with the article) is much more common when referring to a specific project or standard.
'Assegurar' is slightly more formal and often used in legal or insurance contexts. In daily business, they are interchangeable.
It is 'Garantia da Qualidade'.
Yes, it is universal across all Portuguese-speaking countries.
No, it would sound very strange and robotic. Use 'cuidar' or 'valorizar' instead.
Yes, you usually guarantee *something*. If used alone, the context must make it clear what is being guaranteed.
There isn't a single phrase, but you could say 'negligenciar a qualidade' (to neglect quality).
Absolutely. It's the standard term for QA processes.
Yes! This is a very common expression meaning to ensure a good standard of living.
No, it follows the regular -ir conjugation pattern.
Combine it with a specific method, like 'garantir a qualidade através de testes'.
Related Phrases
Controle de qualidade
similarQuality control
Assegurar a qualidade
synonymTo ensure quality
Padrão de excelência
builds onStandard of excellence
Selo de qualidade
specialized formQuality seal
Zelar por
similarTo watch over / care for
