No que tange à constatação

Using this phrase requires a bit of grammatical gymnastics, specifically with the "crase" (the back-tilted accent on the à). The expression is always no que tange a (regarding) plus whatever noun follows. Since constatação is a feminine noun, a + a becomes à. You’ll usually see this at the beginning of a sentence or a new paragraph to pivot the conversation toward a specific piece of data or a result. For example, if you’re writing a report about why a marketing campaign failed, you might say: No que tange à constatação de que o público jovem não usa e-mail... (Regarding the finding that young people don't use email...). It sets a serious tone immediately. Think of it as a signal to your reader: "Okay, pay attention, because I'm about to get into the gritty details of what we actually found."

This phrase lives in the "Very Formal" neighborhood. You won't hear a teenager saying this to a friend while playing Valorant, and you definitely won't see it in a casual WhatsApp group about Sunday’s barbecue. It belongs in legal briefs, academic thesis defenses, corporate boardrooms, and high-end journalism. If you use this in a casual setting, people might think you’ve swallowed a dictionary or that you're making fun of them. However, in the right context—like a job interview on Zoom or a formal email to a professor—it makes you sound incredibly articulate and well-educated. It shows you have a high level of "registro culto" (the cultivated register of the language).

Imagine you are watching a Brazilian news program like *Jornal Nacional*. The reporter might say, No que tange à constatação de irregularidades fiscais, o ministro preferiu não comentar. (Regarding the finding of fiscal irregularities, the minister preferred not to comment.) Or picture a LinkedIn post from a data scientist: No que tange à constatação de novos padrões de consumo, nossa equipe desenvolveu uma nova estratégia. (Concerning the observation of new consumption patterns, our team developed a new strategy.) Even on Netflix, in a Portuguese-dubbed legal drama like *Suits*, you’ll hear the lawyers throwing this phrase around to sound more intimidating and precise during a deposition.

You should pull this phrase out of your toolkit when precision is your best friend. Use it in written reports, formal speeches, or when you need to sound authoritative in a professional disagreement. It’s perfect for bridging the gap between a general discussion and a specific piece of evidence. If you’re a student, use it in your essays to introduce the results of your research. If you’re working in a Brazilian company, use it in your quarterly reviews to highlight specific achievements or issues you’ve verified. It’s a great way to show that you aren't just guessing—you are basing your words on a constatação (a verified fact).

Avoid this phrase like the last slice of pizza at a party if you are in an informal setting. If you say to your partner, No que tange à constatação de que a louça está suja... (Regarding the finding that the dishes are dirty...), you are basically asking for an argument or a very confused look. It’s too heavy for daily life. Also, don't use it if you aren't 100% sure about the fact you're discussing. Since the phrase implies a verified observation, using it for a vague rumor makes you sound both pretentious and wrong—a dangerous combination! Keep it for the facts, not the vibes.

One of the biggest hurdles is the "crase." Many people forget it and write a instead of à. Another mistake is using the wrong preposition; it must be a.

Don't let the complexity trip you up. If it feels too "heavy," just use Sobre (About) instead. Your friends will thank you!

While No que tange à is a classic, you might hear some other "fancy" cousins. No que diz respeito à is a very common synonym that means the exact same thing. Then there’s Quanto à, which is slightly shorter and a tiny bit less formal, but still very professional. In Portugal, you might hear Relativamente à, which is their preferred flavor of formal "regarding." If you want to sound a bit more modern but still smart, you can use Em relação à. Think of these as different outfits for the same person: No que tange à is the tuxedo, while Em relação à is a nice business-casual blazer.

Is this phrase common in Brazil? It’s common in *formal* Brazil. You’ll see it in every newspaper and hear it in every courthouse, but you won't hear it at the beach.

Can I use it with masculine words? Yes, but it changes to No que tange ao. For example: No que tange ao resultado....

Is it different in Portugal? The meaning is identical, though Portuguese people might lean more towards Relativamente a.

Why is it so long? Portuguese loves a good "locução prepositiva" (prepositional phrase). It adds weight and clarity to formal arguments, which is a big part of the culture's legalistic and academic traditions.