Meaning
Indicates a contradiction or exception to what was previously mentioned.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, 'Juridiquês' is often criticized for being a barrier to justice. However, lawyers still use 'Não obstante o exposto' to maintain an aura of authority. Portuguese administrative language is very traditional. You will see this phrase in every official 'Diário da República' (the government gazette). In these PALOP countries, formal Portuguese often follows the European standard closely, especially in legal and diplomatic documents. In Lusophone universities, using such connectors is mandatory for a high grade in a Master's or PhD thesis.
The Comma Rule
Always place a comma after 'Não obstante o exposto' when it starts a sentence. It's an introductory adverbial phrase.
Avoid Overuse
Even in formal writing, using it more than once per page makes your text heavy and hard to read.
Meaning
Indicates a contradiction or exception to what was previously mentioned.
The Comma Rule
Always place a comma after 'Não obstante o exposto' when it starts a sentence. It's an introductory adverbial phrase.
Avoid Overuse
Even in formal writing, using it more than once per page makes your text heavy and hard to read.
The 'Doutor' Effect
Using this in a job interview for a high-level position (Law, Finance) can actually help you sound more 'prepared' and 'educated'.
Test Yourself
Complete a frase com a expressão formal correta.
O réu confessou o crime; __________, a defesa pede a absolvição por falta de provas.
In a legal context (réu, defesa, absolvição), 'não obstante o exposto' is the most appropriate register.
Qual frase está gramaticalmente correta?
Selecione a opção correta:
'Não obstante' does not take 'de', and it requires a comma after the phrase.
Combine a frase com o contexto mais provável.
Frase: 'Não obstante o exposto, a sentença será mantida.'
The vocabulary 'sentença' and the formal connector point directly to a legal setting.
Complete o diálogo formal entre dois professores.
Prof. A: 'O aluno tirou notas baixas o ano todo.' Prof. B: '__________, ele demonstrou grande evolução no exame final.'
Professors in a formal meeting would use high-level connectors to discuss student performance.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesO réu confessou o crime; __________, a defesa pede a absolvição por falta de provas.
In a legal context (réu, defesa, absolvição), 'não obstante o exposto' is the most appropriate register.
Selecione a opção correta:
'Não obstante' does not take 'de', and it requires a comma after the phrase.
Frase: 'Não obstante o exposto, a sentença será mantida.'
The vocabulary 'sentença' and the formal connector point directly to a legal setting.
Prof. A: 'O aluno tirou notas baixas o ano todo.' Prof. B: '__________, ele demonstrou grande evolução no exame final.'
Professors in a formal meeting would use high-level connectors to discuss student performance.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, it is used in both countries, primarily in legal, academic, and highly formal administrative contexts.
Only if the email is a follow-up to a previous discussion or document. It needs something 'exposed' to refer to.
'Não obstante' is much more formal and usually doesn't take the preposition 'de'. 'Apesar de' is neutral and very common.
The correct form is 'Não obstante o exposto'. There is no 'a' (preposition) needed.
Yes, if it's a formal academic or business presentation. It helps structure your counter-arguments.
Related Phrases
Apesar de
similarDespite
Sem prejuízo de
specialized formWithout prejudice to
No entanto
synonymHowever
Posto isto
contrastThat being said
