C1 Expression Very Formal

Verbi gratia (e.g.)

For example / For instance

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Meaning

Used to introduce an example to illustrate a point.

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Cultural Background

Used to signal high education.

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Avoid in speech

It sounds very unnatural in spoken Portuguese.

Meaning

Used to introduce an example to illustrate a point.

⚠️

Avoid in speech

It sounds very unnatural in spoken Portuguese.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Existem muitas cores, ____, o vermelho.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verbi gratia

It is the formal way to introduce an example.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank C1

Existem muitas cores, ____, o vermelho.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: verbi gratia

It is the formal way to introduce an example.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if the email is extremely formal or legal.

Related Phrases

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Exempli gratia

similar

for example

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