C1 Collocation 正式

Apurar os factos.

Ascertain the facts.

意思

To investigate and determine the truth of a matter.

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文化背景

In Portugal, the 'c' in 'factos' is a point of pride and a clear marker of European Portuguese since the spelling reform. Using it correctly shows high-level integration. In Brazil, 'apurar os fatos' is the catchphrase of famous news anchors like William Bonner. It signals 'serious journalism' in a country with a very vibrant and sometimes sensationalist media landscape. In African Lusophone countries, the phrase is heavily used in post-conflict resolution and official government gazettes to signal transparency. Across the Lusophone world, 'segredo de justiça' (judicial secrecy) often prevents officials from saying anything *except* 'estamos a apurar os factos'. It's the ultimate 'no comment' that still sounds productive.

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Use it in Job Interviews

If asked how you handle mistakes, say: 'Primeiro, procuro apurar os factos para entender a origem do erro.' It sounds incredibly professional.

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The 'C' is not silent in Portugal

In Portugal, if you don't pronounce the 'c' in 'factos', people might think you are talking about 'fatos' (suits).

意思

To investigate and determine the truth of a matter.

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Use it in Job Interviews

If asked how you handle mistakes, say: 'Primeiro, procuro apurar os factos para entender a origem do erro.' It sounds incredibly professional.

⚠️

The 'C' is not silent in Portugal

In Portugal, if you don't pronounce the 'c' in 'factos', people might think you are talking about 'fatos' (suits).

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The 'Apuramento' of the World Cup

In sports, 'apuramento' means 'qualification'. Don't be confused if you see 'Apuramento para o Mundial'—they aren't investigating the World Cup, they are trying to get into it!

自我测试

Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'apurar'.

A polícia ainda está a _______ os factos do assalto.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: apurar

After 'a' in European Portuguese, we use the infinitive to form the continuous present.

Qual é o contexto mais adequado para usar 'apurar os factos'?

Onde ouviria mais provavelmente esta frase?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Num telejornal sobre uma investigação política.

'Apurar os factos' is a formal, investigative collocation typical of news and law.

Combine as variações de 'apurar' com os seus significados.

Ligue os pares:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

The verb 'apurar' is versatile, but 'factos' always implies investigation.

Complete o diálogo formal.

Diretor: 'O relatório está pronto?' Secretário: 'Ainda não, senhor Diretor. Precisamos de mais tempo para _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: apurar os factos

In a formal office context in Portugal, 'apurar os factos' is the professional choice.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Regional Differences

Portugal
Factos Facts (with C)
Fato Suit
Brazil
Fatos Facts (no C)
Terno Suit

练习题库

4 练习
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'apurar'. Fill Blank B1

A polícia ainda está a _______ os factos do assalto.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: apurar

After 'a' in European Portuguese, we use the infinitive to form the continuous present.

Qual é o contexto mais adequado para usar 'apurar os factos'? Choose A2

Onde ouviria mais provavelmente esta frase?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Num telejornal sobre uma investigação política.

'Apurar os factos' is a formal, investigative collocation typical of news and law.

Combine as variações de 'apurar' com os seus significados. Match C1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: all

The verb 'apurar' is versatile, but 'factos' always implies investigation.

Complete o diálogo formal. dialogue_completion B2

Diretor: 'O relatório está pronto?' Secretário: 'Ainda não, senhor Diretor. Precisamos de mais tempo para _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: apurar os factos

In a formal office context in Portugal, 'apurar os factos' is the professional choice.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, but 'investigar' is more general. 'Apurar os factos' specifically suggests reaching a final, verified conclusion.

No, it is considered a spelling error in Portugal. You must use the 'c'.

Yes, very much so, but spelled 'fatos'. It's a staple of Brazilian news.

There isn't a single verb, but 'ignorar a realidade' or 'espalhar boatos' (spread rumors) are conceptual opposites.

No, you 'apurar' facts, votes, or responsibilities, not people.

Only if the object is 'votos' (votes). With 'factos', it always means 'investigating'.

It's a bit advanced, but using it correctly will make you sound very sophisticated.

You can say 'verificação de factos', but 'apurar os factos' is the action a fact-checker performs.

Rarely. Scientists usually use 'verificar dados' or 'validar hipóteses'.

None! It's a direct object: 'Apurar [alguma coisa]'.

相关表达

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Apuramento de responsabilidades

builds on

Determining who is to blame.

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Verificar a veracidade

synonym

To check the truthfulness.

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Investigação a fundo

similar

Deep investigation.

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Tirar a limpo

similar

To clear something up.

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Apurar os votos

specialized form

To count election votes.

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