Nominalização: Usando 'The Fact That'
acadêmica e profissional.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
'The fact that' turns a whole sentence into a noun, allowing you to use it as a subject or after prepositions.
- Use it to make a clause the subject: 'The fact that he arrived late annoyed me.'
- Use it after prepositions where 'that' alone fails: 'I am worried about the fact that it's raining.'
- Keep the following clause in its standard statement form: 'The fact that [Subject + Verb].'
Overview
the fact that é uma das ferramentas mais poderosas para isso. Ela permite que você pegue uma ideia complexa — algo que seria uma frase completa — e a transforme em um bloco que funciona como o sujeito ou o objeto de outra frase.She is very experienced, and that helped her get the job (que soa um pouco fragmentado), você pode dizer: The fact that she is very experienced helped her get the job. Percebeu como a frase ganhou um peso de autoridade? Você transformou a experiência dela em um fato estabelecido, uma entidade concreta dentro da sua argumentação.o fato de que. No entanto, o desafio no C1 é saber *quando* usar, como evitar a redundância e como não deixar o texto pesado demais. Nesta aula, vamos explorar como essa estrutura funciona como uma ponte entre o que você quer dizer e a forma mais elegante de dizer isso em inglês.
the fact that funciona como um complementizador. Imagine que você tem uma oração completa (com sujeito, verbo e complemento), como the prices are rising (os preços estão subindo). Se você quiser transformar essa observação em um tópico de discussão, você coloca the fact that na frente: the fact that the prices are rising.apple ou money) ocuparia.O fato de que os preços estão subindo é preocupante, o termo
o fato de queestá empacotando a ideia. A grande diferença é que, em português, muitas vezes usamos o infinitivo pessoal:
O fato de os preços subirem....
the fact that + [oração completa] é a solução mais comum e formal para manter a clareza.the fact that, você está dizendo ao seu interlocutor: Não questione esta parte da frase; foque no que eu vou dizer sobre ela.
the fact that, você sempre precisa de uma oração completa (Sujeito + Verbo + Complemento).The fact that + [Sujeito] + [Verbo] + [Complemento]- 1Como Sujeito da Frase:
The fact that the meeting was canceled didn't surprise me.(O fato de a reunião ter sido cancelada não me surpreendeu.)The fact that you are here is a good sign.(O fato de você estar aqui é um bom sinal.)
- 1Como Objeto de um Verbo:
I cannot ignore the fact that we are losing money.(Não posso ignorar o fato de que estamos perdendo dinheiro.)The report highlights the fact that demand has increased.(O relatório destaca o fato de que a demanda aumentou.)
- 1Como Objeto de uma Preposição:
that. Elas precisam de um substantivo. O the fact that serve como esse substantivo intermediário.Due to the fact that | Devido ao fato de que | Due to the fact that it's raining, the event was moved indoors. |Despite the fact that | Apesar do fato de que | Despite the fact that he's young, he's very responsible. |In spite of the fact that | Apesar do fato de que | In spite of the fact that we lost, we played well. |Regardless of the fact that | Independentemente do fato de que | Regardless of the fact that it's late, I will finish this. |Given the fact that | Dado o fato de que / Visto que | Given the fact that you're busy, I'll call you later. |o fato de ele ser. No inglês, evite a tentação de usar o pronome possessivo ou o gerúndio de forma desajeitada (como
the fact of him being). Embora the fact of his being exista, no nível C1 e em contextos modernos, the fact that he is é muito mais comum, fluido e preferível.the fact that é uma questão de contexto e intenção. Não é algo que você vai usar em cada frase enquanto toma uma cerveja no boteco com os amigos, mas é essencial em outras situações:- 1Para enfatizar objetividade:
the fact that remove o foco da sua opinião e o coloca na realidade dos fatos.- Exemplo:
The fact that the data was misinterpreted led to the wrong conclusion.(Aqui, você não está apenas dizendo que os dados foram mal interpretados; você está tratando isso como a causa raiz inquestionável.)
- 1Para conectar ideias complexas com preposições:
despite (apesar de) com uma ação completa, você *precisa* de the fact that.- No trabalho:
Despite the fact that our budget was cut, we achieved all our goals.(Apesar do fato de nosso orçamento ter sido cortado, alcançamos todas as metas.)
- 1Para evitar o uso excessivo de gerúndios no início da frase:
Being late is a problem, usar The fact that he is consistently late is a problem dá um tom mais sério e focado no comportamento específico como um fato administrativo.- 1Em situações de feedback ou crítica formal:
- No Uber: Se você precisa reportar um problema, em vez de
You drove fast, você pode escrever:I was concerned by the fact that the driver exceeded the speed limit.Soa muito mais profissional e menos como um ataque pessoal.
- 1Omissão do
thatem contextos formais:
that (ex: I think [that] he's nice). Mas com the fact that, especialmente como sujeito ou após preposição, omitir o that soa muito estranho ou gramaticalmente incompleto.- Errado:
The fact he was late annoyed me. - Certo:
The fact that he was late annoyed me.
- 1Uso redundante com verbos de pensamento (Pleonasm):
the fact that.- Errado:
I know the fact that he is honest.(Eu sei o fato de que ele é honesto - redundante). - Certo:
I know that he is honest. - Dica: Use
the fact thatcom verbos comoignore,accept,highlight,overlook,resent. Não use comthink,believe,know,say.
- 1Confundir com opiniões ou incertezas:
fact significa fato. Você não pode usar essa estrutura para algo que ainda não aconteceu ou que é uma mera possibilidade.- Errado:
The fact that it might rain tomorrow is a problem.(Semight, não é fato). - Certo:
The possibility that it might rain tomorrow is a problem.
- 1Tradução literal de
O fato de...:
O fato de o governo ter.... Muitos brasileiros tentam traduzir como
The fact of the government having.... Embora gramaticalmente possível em alguns nichos literários, soa extremamente pesado e arcaico.- Melhor:
The fact that the government has...(Sempre prefira a oração completa comthat).
the fact that, uma that-clause simples ou um gerund. Vamos comparar:The fact that she left early surprised us. | Quando você quer enfatizar a veracidade ou usar como sujeito/após preposição. |That she left early is surprising. | Muito formal, literário. Menos comum que the fact that no dia a dia. |Her leaving early surprised us. | Mais conciso. Ótimo para escrita fluida, mas às vezes menos enfático que the fact that. |The idea that he could win is exciting. | Quando o conteúdo não é um fato comprovado, mas um conceito ou possibilidade. |Posso apenas usar because?.Because it rained, we stayed home.(Foco na causa/efeito direto - comum).Due to the fact that it rained, we stayed home.(Foco no evento da chuva como um dado em um relatório ou explicação formal).
the fact that eleva o registro da conversa.The fact that é formal demais para usar no WhatsApp?the fact that quando a situação exigir clareza e um pouco mais de seriedade.The fact that?The fact that we haven't received the payment yet is concerning.Despite the fact that e Although?Although é uma conjunção e introduz uma oração diretamente (Although it rained...).Despite é uma preposição e precisa de um substantivo ou da estrutura the fact that para funcionar com uma oração (Despite the fact that it rained...). Em termos de estilo, Despite the fact that é ligeiramente mais enfático.due to the fact that?due to the fact that por apenas because ou since para evitar o que chamamos de *wordiness* (encher linguiça). Use the fact that apenas quando você realmente quiser dar peso ao fato em si.upgrade no seu inglês, saindo do básico e mostrando que você consegue manipular frases complexas com a mesma naturalidade que faz em português. Tranquilo!Sentence Positions for 'The Fact That'
| Position | Structure | Example |
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Subject
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The fact that + Clause + Verb...
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The fact that he lied hurts.
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Object of Preposition
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Preposition + the fact that + Clause
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I'm angry about the fact that he lied.
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Appositive
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Noun + the fact that + Clause
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The evidence of the fact that he lied is clear.
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After Adjective
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Adjective + the fact that + Clause
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She was aware of the fact that he lied.
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Meanings
A multi-word subordinator used to introduce a noun clause, specifically when that clause needs to function as a subject or follow a preposition.
Subject Position
Using a clause as the primary subject of a sentence to provide background information before the main action.
“The fact that the economy is slowing down is undeniable.”
“The fact that they won the game surprised everyone.”
Object of a Preposition
Allowing a clause to follow a preposition (like about, in, despite), which 'that' cannot do alone.
“We need to talk about the fact that you missed the deadline.”
“He succeeded despite the fact that he had no experience.”
Appositive Usage
Following a noun to define or explain exactly what that noun is.
“I cannot ignore the fact that he lied to us.”
“The evidence points to the fact that the fire was intentional.”
Reference Table
| Estrutura | Função | Exemplo | Nível de Formalidade |
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The fact that + clause
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Sujeito do verbo
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The fact that she resigned surprised us.
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Alto
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Verb + the fact that + clause
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Objeto do verbo
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We acknowledged the fact that resources were limited.
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Alto
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Preposition + the fact that + clause
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Objeto da preposição
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Despite the fact that it was late, he stayed.
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Alto
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Due to the fact that + clause
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Razão/Causa
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Due to the fact that demand rose, prices increased.
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Alto
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In view of the fact that + clause
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Consideração
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In view of the fact that data was missing, we paused.
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Alto
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Despite the fact that + clause
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Contraste/Concessão
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Despite the fact that he trained, he lost.
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Alto
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Espectro de formalidade
Despite the fact that he possesses great wealth, he remains unfulfilled. (Describing someone's life)
Despite the fact that he's rich, he isn't happy. (Describing someone's life)
Even though he's rich, he's miserable. (Describing someone's life)
Dude's loaded but still down in the dumps. (Describing someone's life)
Nominalização: The Fact That
Estrutura
- Sujeito `The fact that she left` was surprising.
- Objeto We know `the fact that he won`.
- Preposição Despite `the fact that it rained`.
Propósito
- Formalidade Elevates tone in writing.
- Ênfase Highlights undeniable truths.
- Concisão Condenses complex ideas.
Armadilhas Comuns
- Uso Excessivo Makes writing clunky.
- Redundância Unnecessary with some verbs.
- Opiniões Not for subjective statements.
Alternativas
- 'That' Simples `I know that she left`.
- Gerúndio `Her leaving` was surprising.
- Frases Preposicionais `Because of his injury`.
'The Fact That' vs. 'That' Simples
Devo Usar 'The Fact That'?
A afirmação é uma verdade inegável ou uma circunstância verificável?
Seu contexto é formal (acadêmico, profissional, jurídico)?
Você quer enfatizar ou dar peso a esta verdade específica?
Usos e Evitações de 'The Fact That'
Quando Usar
- • Ensaios Acadêmicos
- • Relatórios Empresariais
- • Documentos Jurídicos
- • Apresentações Formais
- • Artigos Científicos
Quando Ter Cuidado
- • Conversas Casuais
- • Mensagens de Texto
- • Legendas de Redes Sociais
- • E-mails Informais
- • Escrita de Ficção
Verbos Frequentemente Seguidos Por
- • Reconhecer
- • Destacar
- • Ignorar
- • Enfatizar
- • Considerar
Preposições Frequentemente Seguidas Por
- • Apesar de
- • Devido a
- • Em vista de
- • Referente a
- • Em relação a
Exemplos por nível
I like the fact that you are here.
Me gusta el hecho de que estés aquí.
The fact that it is sunny is good.
El hecho de que esté soleado es bueno.
He is happy about the fact that he has a dog.
Él está feliz por el hecho de que tiene un perro.
The fact that she is nice helps.
El hecho de que ella sea amable ayuda.
We are talking about the fact that the bus is late.
Estamos hablando del hecho de que el autobús llega tarde.
The fact that he doesn't like pizza is strange.
El hecho de que no le guste la pizza es extraño.
She is sad because of the fact that her friend moved.
Ella está triste por el hecho de que su amiga se mudó.
The fact that you finished your homework is great.
El hecho de que terminaras tu tarea es genial.
Despite the fact that it was raining, we went for a walk.
A pesar del hecho de que estaba lloviendo, fuimos a caminar.
I was surprised by the fact that he spoke French so well.
Me sorprendió el hecho de que hablara francés tan bien.
The fact that they haven't replied yet is a bit worrying.
El hecho de que aún no hayan respondido es un poco preocupante.
He succeeded due to the fact that he worked very hard.
Él tuvo éxito debido al hecho de que trabajó muy duro.
The fact that the company is expanding suggests a strong market.
El hecho de que la empresa se esté expandiendo sugiere un mercado fuerte.
She was unaware of the fact that the rules had changed.
Ella no estaba al tanto del hecho de que las reglas habían cambiado.
The fact that he refused to apologize made the situation worse.
El hecho de que se negara a disculparse empeoró la situación.
We must account for the fact that costs are rising.
Debemos tener en cuenta el hecho de que los costos están aumentando.
The fact that such a discrepancy exists warrants further investigation.
El hecho de que exista tal discrepancia justifica una mayor investigación.
One cannot overlook the fact that the infrastructure is crumbling.
No se puede pasar por alto el hecho de que la infraestructura se está desmoronando.
His argument was based on the fact that no prior consent was given.
Su argumento se basó en el hecho de que no se dio consentimiento previo.
The fact that the policy was implemented without consultation caused an outcry.
El hecho de que la política se implementara sin consulta causó una protesta.
The sheer fact that we are even debating this point is indicative of a systemic failure.
El mero hecho de que incluso estemos debatiendo este punto es indicativo de un fallo sistémico.
Notwithstanding the fact that the data is preliminary, the trends are unmistakable.
A pesar de que los datos son preliminares, las tendencias son inconfundibles.
The genius of the piece lies in the fact that it subverts every expectation of the genre.
La genialidad de la obra reside en el hecho de que subvierte todas las expectativas del género.
We are faced with the uncomfortable fact that our resources are finite.
Nos enfrentamos al hecho incómodo de que nuestros recursos son finitos.
Fácil de confundir
Learners use 'that' after prepositions.
Using the long version when the short one is better.
Erros comuns
I am happy the fact that you come.
I am happy about the fact that you came.
The fact what he is late is bad.
The fact that he is late is bad.
Despite that he was tired, he worked.
Despite the fact that he was tired, he worked.
The fact that the results is wrong is clear.
The fact that the results are wrong is clear.
Padrões de frases
The fact that ___ is ___.
I am ___ by the fact that ___.
Real World Usage
Despite the fact that I haven't used this software, I am a quick learner.
The fact that you're already there is crazy! I'm still on the bus.
The fact that the data was skewed led to an incorrect conclusion.
We are focusing on the fact that the contract was signed under duress.
The fact that people still believe this is mind-blowing.
I'm concerned about the fact that the pain hasn't gone away.
Use para Impacto, Não para Encher Linguiça
The fact that she mastered three languages in a year is extraordinary.
Evite Redundância com 'That'
em vez de I know the fact that you're busy."Encurte com Preposições
Because it was raining, we stayed home.
Formalidade Varia por Cultura
mas em um relatório, talvez:The fact that you could make it is appreciated."
Smart Tips
Change it to 'due to the fact that' for a more formal tone, or just 'because' for a simpler one.
Try using 'It' as a dummy subject and moving 'the fact that' to the end.
Pronúncia
Reduction of 'that'
In 'the fact that', the word 'that' is usually reduced to a schwa /ðət/.
Stress on 'Fact'
The FACT that he lied...
Emphasizes the certainty or the specific point of contention.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of 'The Fact That' as a suitcase. You pack a whole sentence inside it so you can carry it to the start of a sentence or drop it after a preposition.
Associação visual
Imagine a large cardboard box labeled 'THE FACT'. You take a small person (the subject) and a tool (the verb), put them in the box, and then you can easily slide that box across the floor (the sentence).
Rhyme
When a preposition is in your way, 'the fact that' saves the day!
Story
A lawyer is in court. He can't just say 'He is guilty.' He has to say 'The fact that he is guilty is proven by this blood.' He uses the 'fact' box to make his evidence heavy and solid.
Word Web
Desafio
Write three sentences about your day using 'the fact that' as a subject, after 'despite', and after 'about'.
Notas culturais
In British and American academia, 'the fact that' is often criticized as 'wordy' if used too much. Professors often suggest replacing 'due to the fact that' with 'because'.
In US legal contexts, this phrase is used to establish 'stipulated facts'—things both sides agree are true.
The use of 'fact' as a nominalizer emerged in Early Modern English as a way to handle complex logical propositions.
Iniciadores de conversa
How do you feel about the fact that AI is changing the job market?
Does the fact that we have less free time today than 50 years ago bother you?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
She emphasized ___ the fact that research was critical.
Find and fix the mistake:
The fact he is talented is undeniable.
Escolha a frase correta:
Score: /3
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesI am very concerned ___ the fact ___ you missed the deadline.
Choose the correct option:
Find and fix the mistake:
The fact that the employees is unhappy is a problem.
He lied to me, and that makes me angry.
You can use 'that' directly after the preposition 'of' without using 'the fact'.
A: Why are you so happy? B: I'm just excited ___ I got the job!
Select the word that cannot be followed directly by 'that'.
1. The fact that he's rich... / 2. I'm aware of... / 3. Despite the fact that...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe team was unprepared ___ the fact that the requirements changed.
Due to the fact that he was injured, he couldn't play.
Qual frase está correta?
Translate into English: 'Es ist unbestreitbar, dass die Kosten gestiegen sind.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the beginnings and endings to form coherent sentences:
The court considered ___ the fact that the defendant had no prior record.
It is widely believed the fact that exercise is good for health.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Wegen der Tatsache, dass sie krank war, konnte sie nicht kommen.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the phrase fragments to make complete sentences:
Score: /12
Perguntas frequentes (8)
Yes, if you want to follow it with a subject and a verb. Alternatively, you can use a gerund (e.g., 'Despite being ill').
In informal speech, 'that' is often dropped. However, in C1 level writing, you should always include 'that'.
Gerunds are more concise. Use 'the fact that' when the subject of the clause is different from the main subject, or when you need a specific tense like the past perfect.
It's often seen as 'padding'—using five words when one word ('because') would do. Use it sparingly in academic writing.
Absolutely! It's a very common way to make a whole idea the subject of your sentence.
No, the verb inside the clause stays in whatever tense is natural for the meaning (present, past, future).
Yes, it is standard in all major dialects of English, including British, American, and Australian.
They are almost identical in function, but 'the fact that' is much more common and sounds more objective.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
El hecho de que
English uses the indicative mood, while Spanish often uses the subjunctive.
Le fait que
The choice between indicative and subjunctive is a major hurdle for French learners.
Die Tatsache, dass
German requires the verb to move to the end of the clause.
...to iu koto / ...to iu jijitsu
Japanese doesn't always need a word for 'fact' to nominalize a clause.
Haqiqat anna (حقيقة أن)
The structure is very similar to English but follows Arabic case rules.
...de shishi (的事实)
The word order is reversed: [Clause] + de + shishi.
Learning Path
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