No que concerne à conclusão

Using this phrase is like driving a manual car; it takes a bit of coordination. The structure is fixed: no que concerne + à + conclusão. The à is crucial because the verb concernir (to concern) requires the preposition a. Since conclusão is a feminine noun, they merge into à. You place this phrase at the start of a sentence or a new paragraph to pivot the conversation toward the final results. For example: No que concerne à conclusão, os resultados foram positivos. (Regarding the conclusion, the results were positive). It’s perfect for summarizing data or closing a business deal. Just remember that if you use it while ordering a pizza, the delivery driver might think you’re a lawyer in disguise. Keep it for moments that actually require a bit of 'gravitas.'

This phrase lives in the 'Very Formal' neighborhood. It’s the kind of language you’ll find in legal contracts, academic journals, and high-level corporate reports. You won't hear it at a beach party in Rio or a casual dinner in Lisbon. It belongs to the 'cultivated' register of Portuguese. If you use it in a WhatsApp group with your best friends, they might ask if you’ve been replaced by an AI or a very polite robot. It’s designed to create a professional distance and show that you are thinking critically. In a job interview on Zoom, it can make you sound incredibly organized and articulate. Just don't overdo it—using it three times in one minute might make you sound like you’re trying a bit too hard to be the next CEO.

You’ll often see this in the 'Conclusions' section of a PDF report or a scientific study. Imagine you are reading a news article about a new government policy; the journalist might use it to transition to the final effects of that policy. It’s also common in official emails. If a project manager sends an update, they might write: No que concerne à conclusão do projeto, esperamos finalizar tudo até sexta-feira. (Regarding the conclusion of the project, we expect to finish everything by Friday). On professional platforms like LinkedIn, people love this phrase for summarizing their 'key takeaways' from a conference. Even in a Netflix documentary about a complex crime, a narrator might use it to discuss the final verdict of a trial. It’s the 'serious' way to wrap things up.

Reach for this phrase when you are writing something that will be graded, audited, or presented to a boss. It’s ideal for the final paragraph of an essay where you need to tie all your arguments together. It’s also great for formal debates or when you are giving a speech at a wedding (if you want to sound slightly poetic and very organized). Use it when the 'conclusion' you are talking about is a significant event, like the end of a contract, the result of a scientific experiment, or the final decision of a committee. It shows that you respect the structure of the conversation. It’s basically the 'End Game' of Portuguese transitions.

Avoid this phrase in any situation where you are wearing flip-flops or pajamas. It is way too heavy for casual texting. If you’re telling a friend how a movie ended, don't say No que concerne à conclusão... unless you’re making a joke about being overly formal. Also, don't use it if you aren't actually talking about a 'conclusion.' If you just mean 'about the ending,' sobre o fim is much better. Using it incorrectly can make you sound stiff or even slightly arrogant. It’s like wearing a tuxedo to a backyard BBQ—technically impressive, but everyone will be wondering why you didn't just wear a T-shirt.

One of the biggest traps for learners is the 'crase' (the backtick accent). Many people write a conclusão without the accent. ✗ No que concerne a conclusão → ✓ No que concerne à conclusão. Another mistake is using the wrong preposition, like de. ✗ No que concerne da conclusão is a big no-no. Some learners also try to shorten it to No que concerne conclusão, skipping the article entirely, which sounds like 'In what concerns conclusion'—a bit robotic. Finally, don't confuse it with Com certeza, which means 'certainly.' They sound vaguely similar to a distracted ear, but they have zero in common. Mixing them up would be like trying to finish a marathon by saying 'certainly' instead of actually reaching the finish line.

If no que concerne à conclusão feels a bit too long for you, there are other ways to say it. Quanto à conclusão is a slightly shorter, very common alternative that is still professional but a bit more versatile. No que diz respeito à conclusão is another 'heavyweight' synonym that means exactly the same thing. If you want to be slightly less formal, you could use Relativamente à conclusão. For those times when you want to be very direct, Sobre a conclusão works perfectly. In Brazil, you might occasionally hear Em relação à conclusão. All of these serve the same purpose: they are the signposts that tell the listener, 'We are now talking about the end.'

Is this used more in Brazil or Portugal? It’s used equally in both countries! Since it's a formal expression, the rules for it are very consistent across the entire Portuguese-speaking world. You'll sound equally smart in Lisbon or São Paulo. Can I use it for the conclusion of a story? Yes, but only if you're analyzing it. If you're just telling the story to a kid, it's too much. Is it similar to 'As for' in English? Yes, but it's more like 'Regarding' or 'With respect to.' It’s that extra bit of polish that turns a basic sentence into a professional statement. Does it always need the à? Yes, if the following word is feminine. If you were talking about the beginning (o início), it would be No que concerne ao início.