Tendo em vista o exposto

You will almost always find this phrase at the start of a sentence or a new paragraph. It acts as a transition. Imagine you are writing a formal complaint to a delivery app because your pizza arrived cold. You describe the delay. You mention the rude driver. Then, you start the final sentence: Tendo em vista o exposto, gostaria de solicitar um reembolso. Boom. It sounds much more serious than just saying 'So, give me money.' It frames your request as a logical necessity. Just remember, it usually requires a comma right after it. It sets the stage for the 'action' part of your message. It is like the 'Therefore' of the professional Portuguese world, but with extra flair.

This is a high-level, formal phrase. You are in the B2 territory now! You won't hear people saying this at a Sunday barbecue while flipping burgers. If you use it with your best friend via text, they might ask if you have been hacked by a robot lawyer. It belongs in professional emails, legal documents, academic papers, and serious LinkedIn posts. It is the language of 'The Office,' but the version where everyone actually does work. Think of it as 'suit and tie' Portuguese. It is perfect for when you want to sound persuasive without being aggressive. It shows you are thinking logically rather than emotionally. Use it when you want to be taken seriously by a bank, a university, or a government office.

Let's look at a modern scenario. You are a travel vlogger dealing with a brand that didn't pay you. Your email lists the dates, the posts you made, and the engagement stats. You end with: Tendo em vista o exposto, aguardo o pagamento até sexta-feira. It sounds firm but polite. Or maybe you are writing a review of a tech product on a forum. You list the bugs and the high price. You conclude: Tendo em vista o exposto, não recomendo a compra. It gives your opinion a sense of objective truth. Even on Netflix, you might see this in subtitles for a courtroom drama. When the prosecutor finishes listing the evidence, they use this phrase to lead into the 'guilty' plea. It is everywhere in the 'serious' corners of the Portuguese-speaking world.

Use it when you have more than one point to summarize. If you only said one thing, it feels a bit 'extra.' It is best used after a list of arguments or facts. Use it in 'Terms and Conditions' pages you are writing (hey, someone has to!). Use it when you are arguing a point in a university essay. It is also great for 'Corporate Speak.' If you are writing a report on why a project failed, this phrase helps you pivot to the solutions. It says, 'Okay, we saw the mess; now here is the plan.' It is a very safe bet for any situation where you are writing to someone you don't know personally.

Do not use this for casual daily life. If your roommate forgot to wash the dishes, don't say, Tendo em vista o exposto, você deve lavar a louça. It is way too dramatic. Your roommate will probably just laugh at you. Avoid it in WhatsApp groups with friends unless you are being intentionally sarcastic. Also, don't use it if you haven't actually 'exposed' anything yet. It needs to follow information. If you start a conversation with it, the other person will be confused, wondering what they missed. It is a 'concluder,' not an 'opener.' Also, keep it out of romantic dates—unless you are breaking up and want to provide a 10-point list of reasons (please don't do that).

One big mistake is mixing up the gender: ✗ Tendo em vista o exposta → ✓ Tendo em vista o exposto. The word exposto refers to 'the fact' or 'the content,' which is masculine. Another error is forgetting the 'vista.' ✗ Tendo em o exposto → ✓ Tendo em vista o exposto. Some learners try to translate 'Considering' literally and say Considerando o exposto. That is actually correct and a good synonym, but it doesn't have the same 'academic punch' as the vista version. Also, watch out for the comma! ✗ Tendo em vista o exposto eu quero... → ✓ Tendo em vista o exposto, eu quero.... Without the comma, the sentence feels like it is running out of breath. Keep it snappy and punctuated.

If you want to spice things up, you can use Diante do exposto. This is extremely common in Brazil. It means 'In the face of what has been set forth.' It is just as formal. Another one is Visto o que foi dito, which is a bit more 'human' and slightly less 'lawyer.' In Portugal, you might hear Face ao exposto. If you want to be really fancy in an academic paper, you can use Em virtude do exposto. This implies that the conclusion is a direct 'virtue' or result of the facts. For a slightly more modern, 'Silicon Valley' vibe in a corporate presentation, you could just say Considerando esses pontos. It is less stiff but still professional. Variety is the spice of life, even in formal writing!

Is this phrase common in Portugal? Yes, it is used in both Brazil and Portugal, especially in legal and administrative contexts. Is it okay for a job interview? Yes! If you are summarizing your skills, you can use it to conclude why you are the best fit. Can I use it in a tweet? Only if you are being very formal or 'LinkedIn-style.' Most people on Twitter prefer shorter, punchier words. Does it sound old-fashioned? Not really, it just sounds professional. It is like a white shirt—it never goes out of style in the right setting. Should I use it if I'm a beginner? Maybe wait until you are intermediate. It is a bit complex for a first-week learner, but great once you start writing emails!