Comandos Reportados: Dizer a alguém o que fazer
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To report a command, use a reporting verb like 'tell' or 'ask' followed by an object and a 'to-infinitive'.
- Use 'tell' for orders and 'ask' for polite requests: 'He told me to wait.'
- Always include the person being spoken to (the object): 'She asked *him* to help.'
- For negative commands, put 'not' before 'to': 'The teacher told us *not to* talk.'
Overview
Eat your vegetables! (Come os teus vegetais!). Quando contas à tua irmã mais tarde, dizes: Mom told me to eat my vegetables. (A mãe disse-me para comer os meus vegetais).tell e ask. Usamos tell para comandos fortes e ask para pedidos educados.tell. Se um amigo pede um favor, usa ask.me para him ou her. Isto faz sentido porque a pessoa que fala mudou. É tudo uma questão de perspetiva.How This Grammar Works
to. Isto chama-se infinitive. É a mesma forma que encontras num dicionário.tell torna-se told e ask torna-se asked.ouvinte. Esta é a pessoa que recebeu o comando. Na frase He told me to wait (Ele disse-me para esperar), a palavra me é o ouvinte.
Formation Pattern
told ou asked.
to seguido da forma base do comando (o Infinitivo).
The coach (Sujeito) + told (Verbo de reporte) + us (Objeto) + to run (Infinitivo).
The coach told us to run.
Please open the window (Por favor, abre a janela), simplesmente retiras o please. O verbo asked já faz esse trabalho por ti. É como um filtro de cortesia incorporado.
When To Use It
My manager told me to finish the report. (O meu gerente disse-me para terminar o relatório).The creator told us to mix the ingredients. (O criador disse-nos para misturar os ingredientes). Também o usarás quando falares de consultas médicas.The doctor asked me to sit down. (O médico pediu-me para me sentar). Também é muito comum nos videojogos ao explicar os objetivos da missão à tua equipa. The NPC told me to find the hidden key. (O NPC disse-me para encontrar a chave oculta).
Common Mistakes
to. As pessoas dizem frequentemente He told me wait. Isto soa muito robótico. Lembra-te sempre que o to é a cola que mantém a frase unida. Outro erro é usar said to. Embora seja tecnicamente possível em alguns contextos, é muito mais natural usar told me to. Em inglês, tell precisa sempre de um objeto (uma pessoa). Não podes simplesmente dizer He told to go. Tens de dizer He told me to go. Além disso, não mudes o tempo do segundo verbo. Alguns tentam dizer He told me to went. Isto está errado. O verbo depois de to permanece sempre na forma base simples. Por fim, cuidado com esses pronomes! Se o chefe diz Bring me my coffee (Traz-me o meu café), tu reportas como He told her to bring him his coffee. Se o deixares como me, podes acabar com o café de outra pessoa.Contrast With Similar Patterns
I am hungry (Tenho fome), dizemos He said he was hungry. Não há to e o tempo muda.Let's go (Vamos), reportamo-lo como He suggested going.-ing. Os comandos são muito mais diretos. He told us to go.Modo Chefe do reporte; trata-se de coisas que *têm* de acontecer. As sugestões são mais como o Modo Colaborativo.Quick FAQ
P: Posso usar outros verbos além de tell e ask?
R: Sim! Para o nível A1, fica-te por esses dois. Mais tarde, poderás usar order, remind ou warn.
P: Tenho de mudar this para that?
R: Geralmente, sim. Se alguém diz Hold this, tu reportas He told me to hold that.
P: E se o comando for negativo, como Don't move?
R: Essa é outra regra! Mas basicamente, só adicionas not. He told me not to move.
P: asked é sempre educado?
R: Quase sempre, sim. Transforma um comando num pedido. É a versão de
serviço ao clientedo reporte.
P: Posso usar nomes em vez de pronomes?
R: Sem dúvida. The teacher told Sarah to study. Frequentemente é mais claro usar nomes se houver muitas pessoas envolvidas.
Structure of Reported Commands
| Reporting Verb | Object | Infinitive Marker | Action Verb |
|---|---|---|---|
|
told
|
me
|
to
|
go
|
|
asked
|
him
|
to
|
stay
|
|
ordered
|
them
|
to
|
stop
|
|
warned
|
us
|
not to
|
touch
|
|
advised
|
her
|
to
|
wait
|
|
reminded
|
you
|
to
|
call
|
Meanings
Reported commands are used to tell someone what another person ordered, requested, or advised someone else to do without using their exact words.
Direct Orders
Reporting a firm command or instruction from an authority figure.
“The police officer told the driver to pull over.”
“The captain ordered the soldiers to march.”
Polite Requests
Reporting a request where someone asked for a favor or help.
“She asked me to open the window.”
“The waiter asked us to wait a moment.”
Negative Commands (Prohibitions)
Reporting when someone was told NOT to do something.
“The doctor told him not to eat sugar.”
“The sign asked visitors not to touch the art.”
Reference Table
| Comando Direto | Verbo de Relato | Comando Relatado |
|---|---|---|
|
"Clean your room!"
|
told
|
He told me to clean my room.
|
|
"Please wait here."
|
asked
|
She asked him to wait there.
|
|
"Submit by Friday."
|
instructed
|
The boss instructed us to submit by Friday.
|
|
"Don't be late!"
|
warned
|
The teacher warned them not to be late.
|
|
"Read chapter 5."
|
advised
|
My tutor advised me to read chapter 5.
|
|
"Fire!"
|
ordered
|
The general ordered his troops to fire.
|
|
"Close the door."
|
requested
|
They requested her to close the door.
|
Espectro de formalidade
The manager instructed the visitor to vacate the premises. (Workplace/Conflict)
He told the man to leave the room. (Workplace/Conflict)
He told him to get out. (Workplace/Conflict)
He told him to beat it. (Workplace/Conflict)
Comandos Relatados: O Briefing da Missão
Elementos Chave
- Sujeito Quem relata
- Verbo de Relato told, asked, ordered
- Objeto Quem recebeu o comando
- to + Verbo Base O comando real
Verbos Comuns
- Tell Instrução geral
- Ask Pedido educado
- Order Comando forte
- Advise Sugestão/recomendação
- Warn Comando negativo
Estrutura Detalhada
- He Sujeito
- told Verbo de Relato
- me Objeto
- to clean to + Verbo Base
- my room Resto do comando
Comandos Diretos vs. Relatados
Formando um Comando Relatado
É um comando ou um pedido?
Quem recebeu o comando?
O comando é positivo ou negativo?
Combine todas as partes!
Verbos de Relato e Seus Tons
Geral
- • tell
- • say (indiretamente)
Polido
- • ask
- • request
Forte
- • order
- • command
- • instruct
Sugestivo
- • advise
- • recommend
Cuidado
- • warn
- • remind
Exemplos por nível
He told me to come here.
She asked me to help.
The teacher told us to sit.
Dad told me not to cry.
The doctor told him to take the medicine.
I asked the waiter to bring some water.
She told her brother not to touch her phone.
The sign asked us not to smoke.
The manager told the staff to attend the meeting.
My friend advised me not to buy that expensive car.
The flight attendant asked the passengers to fasten their seatbelts.
He reminded me to lock the door before leaving.
The coach urged the players to keep practicing.
The police warned the protesters not to cross the line.
She encouraged her daughter to apply for the scholarship.
The contract requires the client to pay within thirty days.
The judge instructed the jury to disregard the last statement.
The CEO petitioned the board to reconsider the merger.
The manual explicitly forbids users to open the outer casing.
They implored the government not to cut funding for the arts.
The general enjoined his troops to maintain absolute silence.
The witness was cautioned not to speculate on the defendant's motives.
The decree mandated all citizens to register by the end of the month.
He was prompted to reconsider his resignation by the board's offer.
Fácil de confundir
Learners often say 'He said me to go' because they confuse the two verbs.
Both give advice, but they use different structures.
Using 'that' for commands.
Erros comuns
He told me go.
He told me to go.
She told to me to wait.
She told me to wait.
He told to sit down.
He told me to sit down.
Teacher told don't talk.
The teacher told us not to talk.
I asked him that he help me.
I asked him to help me.
He told me to not smoke.
He told me not to smoke.
She said me to go.
She told me to go.
The doctor suggested me to rest.
The doctor suggested that I rest.
He warned me to not touch it.
He warned me not to touch it.
She asked to him to leave.
She asked him to leave.
He forbade me not to go.
He forbade me to go.
Padrões de frases
My ___ told me to ___.
The ___ asked us not to ___.
I would advise you to ___ so that you can ___.
Despite the warning, he ___ them not to ___.
Real World Usage
My previous supervisor told me to manage the budget.
She asked me to pick her up at 8.
The nurse told me to wait in the lobby.
They asked me to open my bag.
The influencer told her followers to swipe up.
I asked the driver to leave the food at the door.
Escolha seu verbo com sabedoria
The teacher asked us to be quiet, not told us.
Não esqueça o 'object'!
She told me to call her.
Pratique com pedidos
She asked me to pass the salt.Isso cria confiança para comandos mais complexos.
A polidez importa!
My boss asked me to finish the report, not told me.
Pense em 'briefing de missão'
The captain ordered his crew to prepare for landing.
Smart Tips
Drop the word 'please' and use the verb 'ask'. It automatically conveys the politeness.
Stop! Don't use 'to'. Use '-ing' or 'that'.
Think of 'not to' as a single unit that can't be broken.
Replace 'told' with 'instructed' or 'reminded'.
Pronúncia
The 'to' reduction
In natural speech, the word 'to' is often reduced to a 'schwa' sound /tə/.
Linking 'told' and 'me'
The 'd' in 'told' often blends into the 'm' of 'me'.
Command Stress
He told me to STOP.
The main verb (the action) usually carries the most stress in the sentence.
Memorize
Mnemônico
T.O.T: Tell + Object + To. Remember the 'TOT' to report what you've got!
Associação visual
Imagine a bridge. On one side is the speaker (Boss), in the middle is the listener (You), and the bridge itself is the word 'TO' leading to the action (Work).
Rhyme
When they say 'Do!', you say 'Told to'. When they say 'Don't!', use 'Not to' or you won't!
Story
A king ordered his knight to fight. The knight asked the king to wait. The queen warned the knight not to fail. This story uses all three forms: order, request, and warning.
Word Web
Desafio
Look at the last 3 texts you received that asked you to do something. Rewrite them as reported commands starting with 'They asked me to...'
Notas culturais
Politeness is highly valued. Even a command is often reported using 'asked' rather than 'told' to sound less aggressive.
Directness is common in workplace reporting. 'Told' is used frequently for clear delegation of tasks.
Reporting verbs like 'ordered' or 'commanded' are used strictly to reflect the hierarchy.
The use of the infinitive to report commands dates back to Old English, where the infinitive was used to express purpose or necessity after verbs of commanding.
Iniciadores de conversa
What is the best piece of advice a teacher ever told you to do?
Think about your last doctor's visit. What did they tell you to do or not to do?
If you were a boss, what would you tell your employees to do every morning?
Tell me about a time a flight attendant or security guard asked you to do something unusual.
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
My mom told me ___ my room before dinner.
Choose the correct sentence:
Find and fix the mistake:
The teacher told studying harder.
Translate into English: 'Mi amigo me pidió que le prestara mi cargador.'
Answer starts with: ["M...
Score: /4
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesDirect: 'Don't touch the stove!' -> He told me ___ touch the stove.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
The teacher asked that we to be quiet.
Direct: 'Please help me with my bags,' she said to him.
In reported commands, the main verb changes tense (e.g., 'go' becomes 'went').
A: What did the boss say? B: He ___.
'Stop!'
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesThe coach ___ to run an extra lap.
Choose the correct sentence:
My doctor advised that I got more exercise.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'El profesor nos ordenó que entregáramos nuestros teléfonos.'
Match the direct commands with their correct reported forms:
My coach ___ me to stay hydrated during the marathon.
The security guard told me not touching the exhibit.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'Ella le pidió a su compañero que cerrara la ventana.'
Which sentence is correct?
Score: /11
Perguntas frequentes (8)
No, you cannot use `say` with an object and an infinitive. You must use `tell` or `ask`. For example, 'He told me to go' is correct, but 'He said me to go' is wrong.
In formal writing, `not to` is the standard (e.g., 'He told me not to go'). In casual conversation, you will often hear `to not`, but `not to` is always safer and more correct.
Yes, with verbs like `tell`, `ask`, `remind`, and `warn`, you must specify who the command was given to.
You can use a passive structure like 'We were told to wait' or use a different verb like 'The order was given to wait'.
You don't need to include the word 'please'. Instead, use the verb `ask` to show that it was a polite request.
Only with specific verbs like `insist`, `demand`, or `suggest`, and the structure changes (e.g., 'He demanded that I leave'). For `tell` and `ask`, always use `to`.
The reporting verb can be in any tense (tells, told, will tell), but the action verb always remains in the `to-infinitive` form.
You can use `order`, `command`, `forbid`, `invite`, `encourage`, `remind`, and `warn`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
decir que + subjuntivo
English uses 'to + verb', Spanish uses 'that + subjunctive'.
dire de + infinitif
French requires the preposition 'de' before the infinitive.
sagen, ... zu + Infinitiv
The word order is different, with the infinitive usually at the very end.
〜ように言う (youni iu)
Japanese uses a particle 'youni' instead of an infinitive marker.
أمر أن (amara an)
Arabic requires a conjugated verb after 'an', not an infinitive.
让 (ràng) / 叫 (jiào)
There is no 'to' marker or change in verb form in Chinese.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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