A2 Idiom Neutral

Ser direto.

Be direct. / Get to the point.

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Meaning

To address the main subject without unnecessary preamble.

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Cultural Background

Brazilians value friendliness, so being direct is often softened with 'por favor' or 'desculpe'.

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Gender matters

Remember to change 'o' to 'a' if you are female.

Meaning

To address the main subject without unnecessary preamble.

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Gender matters

Remember to change 'o' to 'a' if you are female.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Eu prefiro que você _____ direto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

Subjunctive is required after 'prefiro que'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Eu prefiro que você _____ direto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

Subjunctive is required after 'prefiro que'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the context.

Related Phrases

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Ir direto ao ponto

synonym

To go straight to the point

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