Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'embora' followed by the subjunctive mood to express contrast or concession.
- Always use the subjunctive after 'embora': Embora chova, vou sair.
- The tense of the subjunctive must match the main clause tense.
- Do not use 'embora' with the indicative mood; it is grammatically incorrect.
Overview
How This Grammar Works
Formation Pattern
embora 这个词开头...
When To Use It
embora...
Common Mistakes
Contrast With Similar Patterns
embora、apesar de 和 mas？...Quick FAQ
embora 总是需要虚拟语气吗？ 答：是的，100% 需要。Subjunctive Verb Conjugation with Embora
| Subject | Present Subjunctive (ser) | Imperfect Subjunctive (ser) |
|---|---|---|
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Eu
|
seja
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fosse
|
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Tu
|
sejas
|
fosses
|
|
Ele/Ela
|
seja
|
fosse
|
|
Nós
|
sejamos
|
fôssemos
|
|
Vós
|
sejais
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fôsseis
|
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Eles/Elas
|
sejam
|
fossem
|
Meanings
The conjunction 'embora' is used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that the action in the main clause happens despite the situation described in the subordinate clause.
Concession
Expressing a contrast where the main action persists despite an obstacle.
“Embora seja tarde, vamos continuar.”
“Embora ele estude muito, não passou.”
Reference Table
| 连词 (Conjunction) | 所需语气 (Mood) | 句子结构 (Structure) | 例句 (Example) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Embora
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虚拟语气 (Subjunctive)
|
Embora + [虚拟语气动词]
|
Embora chova...
|
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Mesmo que
|
虚拟语气 (Subjunctive)
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Mesmo que + [虚拟语气动词]
|
Mesmo que chova...
|
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Apesar de
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原形动词/名词 (Infinitive/Noun)
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Apesar de + [名词/原形动词]
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Apesar da chuva...
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Ainda que
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虚拟语气 (Subjunctive)
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Ainda que + [虚拟语气动词]
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Ainda que chova...
|
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Mas
|
陈述语气 (Indicative)
|
分句 1 + mas + 分句 2
|
Chove, mas eu vou.
|
正式程度
Embora seja tarde, terminarei o trabalho. (Work/Study)
Embora seja tarde, vou terminar o trabalho. (Work/Study)
Embora seja tarde, vou terminar. (Work/Study)
Tarde, mas vou terminar. (Work/Study)
葡萄牙语中表达“虽然”的几种方式
需要虚拟语气
- Embora Although
- Ainda que Even though
- Mesmo que Even if
需要陈述语气 / 名词
- Mas But
- Apesar de Despite
Embora vs. Apesar de
如何选择正确的转折连词
你使用的是变位动词吗？
你是在承认一个既定事实吗？
'Embora' 的现代使用场景
社交媒体
- • 帖子文案
- • 评论互动
- • 私信吃瓜
职场生活
- • 商务邮件
- • Zoom 会议
- • 个人简历
日常消费
- • 价格评价
- • 等待 Uber
- • 外卖软件
按水平分级的例句
Embora seja cedo, acordo.
Although it is early, I wake up.
Embora chova, vou.
Although it rains, I go.
Embora seja bom, não quero.
Although it is good, I don't want it.
Embora fale, não ouço.
Although he speaks, I don't listen.
Embora esteja cansado, estudo.
Although I am tired, I study.
Embora ele tenha dinheiro, não gasta.
Although he has money, he doesn't spend it.
Embora seja difícil, tentamos.
Although it is difficult, we try.
Embora ela queira, não pode.
Although she wants to, she can't.
Embora soubesse a verdade, ele mentiu.
Although he knew the truth, he lied.
Embora vivamos longe, somos amigos.
Although we live far, we are friends.
Embora fizesse frio, saímos.
Although it was cold, we went out.
Embora eles estudassem, não aprenderam.
Although they studied, they didn't learn.
Embora o projeto pareça complexo, é viável.
Although the project seems complex, it is viable.
Embora tivéssemos pouco tempo, terminamos.
Although we had little time, we finished.
Embora a situação exija cautela, agiremos.
Although the situation requires caution, we will act.
Embora ele não estivesse presente, concordou.
Although he wasn't present, he agreed.
Embora se reconheça a falha, a solução é incerta.
Although the flaw is recognized, the solution is uncertain.
Embora houvesse objeções, o plano foi aprovado.
Although there were objections, the plan was approved.
Embora se considere a hipótese, não há provas.
Although the hypothesis is considered, there is no proof.
Embora o autor escrevesse com clareza, o tema é denso.
Although the author wrote with clarity, the theme is dense.
Embora a conjuntura econômica demande austeridade, o investimento persiste.
Although the economic situation demands austerity, investment persists.
Embora a tradição ditasse o contrário, ele inovou.
Although tradition dictated otherwise, he innovated.
Embora se pretenda a neutralidade, o viés é evidente.
Although neutrality is intended, the bias is evident.
Embora a língua evoluísse, a estrutura permaneceu.
Although the language evolved, the structure remained.
容易混淆
Both mean 'although', but they require different structures.
Both use the subjunctive, but 'mesmo que' implies 'even if'.
They sound similar but have different meanings.
常见错误
Embora é tarde.
Embora seja tarde.
Embora eu vou.
Embora eu vá.
Embora chove.
Embora chova.
Embora ele fala.
Embora ele fale.
Embora tenho dinheiro.
Embora tenha dinheiro.
Embora ele quer.
Embora ele queira.
Embora faz sol.
Embora faça sol.
Embora ele sabia.
Embora ele soubesse.
Embora ele foi.
Embora ele fosse.
Embora nós estudamos.
Embora nós estudássemos.
Embora se reconhece.
Embora se reconheça.
Embora houve.
Embora houvesse.
Embora o autor escrevia.
Embora o autor escrevesse.
句型
Embora ___ (verb), eu ___ (verb).
___ (main clause), embora ___ (verb).
Embora ___ (past verb), eu ___ (past verb).
Embora ___ (subjunctive), ___ (main clause).
Real World Usage
Embora os resultados sejam preliminares, a tendência é clara.
Embora esteja ocupado, te ligo depois.
Embora eu não tenha experiência na área, aprendo rápido.
Embora chova, o dia está lindo!
Embora o pedido esteja atrasado, a comida é boa.
Embora o voo seja cedo, estou animado.
陈述语气陷阱
embora 后面用陈述语气（比如 fala, está）。这会让你秒变新手！一定要用虚拟语气：Embora ele fale muito, não diz nada.
正式写作利器
mas 换成 embora 吧，过渡会自然得多：Embora o prazo seja curto, entregaremos o projeto.
巴西 vs 葡萄牙
mesmo que。但在葡萄牙，embora 在口语里依然非常高频：Embora seja tarde, podemos conversar.
Smart Tips
Use 'embora' to sound more professional.
Always use 'embora' instead of 'mas'.
Remember to use the imperfect subjunctive.
If you see 'embora', the verb must be subjunctive.
发音
Embora
The 'o' is open, and the 'a' is nasalized slightly at the end.
Rising-Falling
Embora seja tarde (rising), vou terminar (falling).
Conveys the contrast between the two clauses.
记住它
记忆技巧
Embora is a 'Subjunctive Magnet'—it pulls the verb into the subjunctive mood every time.
视觉联想
Imagine a bridge (Embora) connecting two islands. One island is the 'Reality' (Main Clause) and the other is the 'Concession' (Subjunctive Clause). The bridge is made of subjunctive verbs.
Rhyme
Embora, embora, subjunctive is the flora.
Story
Maria wanted to go to the beach. Although it was raining (Embora chovesse), she went. Even though she was cold (Embora estivesse com frio), she swam. She was happy.
Word Web
挑战
Write 3 sentences starting with 'Embora' about your day today.
文化笔记
In Brazil, 'embora' is used in formal writing, while 'apesar de' is more common in speech.
In Portugal, 'embora' is used more frequently in both speech and writing.
In academic papers, 'embora' is the standard choice for concessive clauses.
Derived from 'em boa hora', which meant 'in a good time'.
对话开场白
Embora você esteja cansado, o que você faz?
Embora o dia esteja bonito, você prefere ficar em casa?
Embora você tenha muito trabalho, você consegue descansar?
Embora a tecnologia ajude, ela pode ser um problema?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
Embora o café ___ frio, eu vou beber.
选择语法完全正确的一项：
Find and fix the mistake:
Embora ele fala muito, ele não diz nada importante.
Score: /3
练习题
8 exercisesEmbora ele ___ (ser) rico, não gasta dinheiro.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Embora eu estava cansado, estudei.
Ele é rico, mas não gasta dinheiro.
Match the beginning with the end.
Embora nós ___ (ter) tempo, não fomos.
Use: embora, esteja, cansado, vou.
'Embora' can be followed by the indicative mood.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
6 exercisesEmbora ___ tarde, eu quero sair.
Embora nós sabemos o caminho, nos perdemos.
seja / caro / Embora / eu / compro / o / livro
翻译成葡萄牙语：“Although she is tired, she studies.”
选出描述过去事件的最佳选项。
连线匹配以下规则：
Score: /6
常见问题 (8)
No, 'embora' always triggers the subjunctive mood.
Yes, it is generally considered more formal than 'apesar de'.
No, but the verb tense changes to the imperfect subjunctive.
Yes, it is very common to start a sentence with 'embora'.
'Embora' is for facts, 'mesmo que' is for hypothetical situations.
Yes, it is used in both, though frequency varies by register.
It will sound unnatural to native speakers.
Write sentences about your daily life using 'embora'.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Aunque + subjuntivo
Spanish 'aunque' can also take the indicative when stating a known fact.
Bien que + subjuntivo
French requires the 'ne' expletif in some formal contexts.
Obwohl + indicative
German does not use the subjunctive for concessive clauses.
〜けれども (keredomo)
Japanese does not conjugate for person or mood in the same way.
على الرغم من (ala al-raghm min)
Arabic does not use a subjunctive verb form for this structure.
虽然...但是... (suīrán... dànshì...)
Chinese has no verb conjugation.
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