B1 Expression Neutral

Ou seja.

That is to say.

Meaning

Used to clarify or rephrase something in simpler terms.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in informal chats to ensure clarity. Used in professional settings to maintain precision. Commonly used in urban centers to clarify instructions. Used in educational contexts to explain concepts.

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Use it to pause

Use 'ou seja' to give yourself time to think of a better word.

Meaning

Used to clarify or rephrase something in simpler terms.

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Use it to pause

Use 'ou seja' to give yourself time to think of a better word.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with 'ou seja'.

O filme é muito longo, _____, dura três horas.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ou seja

It clarifies the length of the movie.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with 'ou seja'. Fill Blank A2

O filme é muito longo, _____, dura três horas.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ou seja

It clarifies the length of the movie.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it's better to use it to connect two clauses.

Related Phrases

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Quer dizer

synonym

I mean

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Isto é

similar

That is

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