B2 Expression رسمي 2 دقيقة للقراءة

No tocante à argumentação

Regarding the argumentação

حرفيًا: In the touching to the argumentation

Use this phrase to pivot to a specific point of logic in professional or academic settings.

في 15 ثانية

  • A formal way to address someone's logic.
  • Best used in debates, essays, or meetings.
  • Signals high-level Portuguese and intellectual engagement.

المعنى

This is a sophisticated way to say 'regarding the reasoning' or 'as for the points made.' It helps you focus specifically on the logic someone used in a discussion.

أمثلة رئيسية

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1

In a business meeting

No tocante à argumentação do financeiro, precisamos de mais dados.

Regarding the finance department's reasoning, we need more data.

💼
2

Writing a formal essay

No tocante à argumentação exposta, nota-se uma falha lógica.

Regarding the presented argument, a logical flaw is noted.

👔
3

Texting a friend jokingly

No tocante à sua argumentação para não sair hoje, eu aceito.

Regarding your argument for not going out today, I accept.

😄
🌍

خلفية ثقافية

This expression is deeply rooted in the 'Luso-Brazilian' tradition of formal rhetoric. In Brazil, using such terms can sometimes be seen as 'pedante' (pedantic) if overused, but in Portugal, it remains a standard feature of high-level intellectual discourse.

💡

The Crase Secret

Always use the grave accent (à) here. It is a combination of the preposition 'a' and the feminine article 'a' for 'argumentação'.

⚠️

Don't be a Robot

If you use this phrase too much in a casual setting, people might think you are being sarcastic or 'snobby'.

في 15 ثانية

  • A formal way to address someone's logic.
  • Best used in debates, essays, or meetings.
  • Signals high-level Portuguese and intellectual engagement.

What It Means

This phrase is your secret weapon for sounding sharp. It means 'concerning the reasoning' or 'regarding the points made.' Use it to zoom in on someone's logic. It shows you are paying close attention to their ideas. It is like using a laser pointer during a debate.

How To Use It

Start your sentence with No tocante à argumentação. Then, follow up with your opinion or analysis. It acts like a formal pointer. It tells your listener exactly what topic you are addressing. You will usually follow it with a comma. For example: No tocante à argumentação, discordo.

When To Use It

Use it during a professional presentation or a thesis defense. It works wonders in formal emails to your boss. You can also use it when debating a deep topic with friends. It adds a layer of intellectual weight to your words. It is perfect for structured discussions.

When NOT To Use It

Avoid this phrase while buying bread at the padaria. Don't use it during a casual chat about the weather. It sounds too stiff for a first date. Unless, of course, you are both philosophy professors! Keep it away from toddlers and pets.

Cultural Background

Portuguese culture values formal eloquence and structured debate. Being able to 'falar difícil' (speak difficultly) is often respected. This phrase is a staple in legal and academic circles. It reflects a tradition of precise, sophisticated communication. It shows you have a high level of education.

Common Variations

You might hear Quanto à argumentação for something slightly simpler. No que tange à argumentação is even more formal. If you want to be direct, just say Sobre a argumentação. In casual speech, people just say Sobre o que você disse.

ملاحظات الاستخدام

This phrase belongs to the formal register. It is essential for academic writing and professional debates but should be avoided in relaxed, informal social gatherings to avoid appearing pretentious.

💡

The Crase Secret

Always use the grave accent (à) here. It is a combination of the preposition 'a' and the feminine article 'a' for 'argumentação'.

⚠️

Don't be a Robot

If you use this phrase too much in a casual setting, people might think you are being sarcastic or 'snobby'.

💬

The Lawyer Vibe

In Brazil, this is often called 'Juridiquês' (lawyer-speak). Use it sparingly to sound smart, not annoying.

أمثلة

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#1 In a business meeting
💼

No tocante à argumentação do financeiro, precisamos de mais dados.

Regarding the finance department's reasoning, we need more data.

Used to professionally challenge a specific department's logic.

#2 Writing a formal essay
👔

No tocante à argumentação exposta, nota-se uma falha lógica.

Regarding the presented argument, a logical flaw is noted.

Standard academic tone for critiquing a text.

#3 Texting a friend jokingly
😄

No tocante à sua argumentação para não sair hoje, eu aceito.

Regarding your argument for not going out today, I accept.

Using formal language in a casual text for comedic effect.

#4 In a heated debate with a partner
💭

No tocante à argumentação que você usou, eu me sinto injustiçado.

Regarding the reasoning you used, I feel wronged.

Elevates the tone of a personal disagreement to be more precise.

#5 A lawyer speaking in court
👔

No tocante à argumentação da promotoria, não há provas.

Regarding the prosecution's argument, there is no evidence.

Classic legal usage to address the opposing side.

#6 Discussing a movie's plot
🤝

No tocante à argumentação do vilão, ele até que faz sentido.

Regarding the villain's reasoning, he actually makes sense.

Using a formal phrase to discuss pop culture in a deep way.

اختبر نفسك

Choose the correct phrase to complete the formal sentence.

___ apresentada pelo réu, o juiz solicitou novos documentos.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: No tocante à argumentação

The context involves a judge and a defendant, requiring the formal 'No tocante à argumentação'.

Which prepositional contraction is required after 'tocante' when followed by 'argumentação'?

No tocante ___ argumentação...

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: à

The word 'argumentação' is feminine, so you combine the preposition 'a' with the article 'a' to get 'à'.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Formality Level of 'No tocante à...'

Casual

Talking to friends at a bar

Sobre o que você disse...

Neutral

Standard office communication

Em relação aos seus pontos...

Formal

Legal or Academic settings

No tocante à argumentação...

Where to use 'No tocante à argumentação'

No tocante à argumentação
🎓

University Thesis

Critiquing a theory

⚖️

Courtroom

Addressing the judge

💼

Boardroom

Analyzing a strategy

🎤

Political Debate

Rebutting an opponent

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

It comes from the verb tocar (to touch). In this context, it means 'touching upon' or 'relating to' a subject.

Yes, but you change the article. For example, No tocante ao projeto (Regarding the project).

Not really. It is mostly found in writing, news reports, and formal speeches. You won't hear it much at a soccer game.

You can just say Sobre or Quanto a. For example, Sobre a argumentação... is much more common in daily life.

Usually, yes. Since it acts as an introductory phrase, a comma helps separate it from the main clause: No tocante à argumentação, discordo.

No. Argumentação refers to a set of logical points. Briga is a physical or emotional fight. Don't mix them up!

Only if you want to sound funny or overly serious. It is like wearing a tuxedo to a backyard BBQ.

It is used in both, but Portugal tends to favor this level of formality more frequently in standard professional settings.

The most formal version would be No que tange à argumentação. It is very common in legal documents.

No, it almost always comes at the beginning of a sentence or a clause to introduce the topic.

عبارات ذات صلة

No que diz respeito a

With regard to / concerning

Relativamente a

Relating to

Quanto a

As for / regarding

No que tange a

In what concerns / regarding (very formal)

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