Compete-nos esclarecer a questão pertinente a

You will usually find this at the start of a sentence or paragraph. It sets a serious tone immediately. You start with Compete-nos, which includes the 'us' (nos). If you are speaking for yourself, you would say Compete-me. Then, you follow it with the action esclarecer. Finally, you drop the topic after pertinente a. It flows like a river of professional jargon. It is very common in written Portuguese, especially in emails or official reports. It helps you sound organized and reliable.

Use it in a formal letter to a client or a landlord. It works wonders in a corporate memo during a crisis. If you are writing a legal document or an academic paper, this is your best friend. It shows you are taking the situation seriously. Use it when you need to clear up a misunderstanding in a professional setting. It is perfect for customer service representatives who need to address a complaint formally. It makes the response feel official and well-considered.

Please, don't use this while ordering a pizza. The waiter will think you are joking or very strange. Avoid it when chatting with your siblings or friends at a bar. It makes you sound like a government spokesperson rather than a person. If you use this in a casual text, your friends might ask if you have been hacked by a lawyer. It is far too stiff for 90% of daily life. Keep it in your professional toolkit only.

In Portuguese-speaking cultures, formal language is a sign of deep respect and education. Using complex structures shows that you understand the social hierarchy. It is a remnant of a very bureaucratic and administrative tradition. Even today, Portuguese bureaucracy thrives on these specific, heavy phrases. In Brazil and Portugal, being able to write 'properly' (using phrases like this) is a status symbol. It shows you are part of the professional elite. It’s about more than just information; it’s about the 'vibe' of authority.

You might hear Cabe-nos esclarecer quite often. It means exactly the same thing but feels slightly more common in modern offices. Another version is Cumpre-nos informar, which is even more rigid. If you want to be slightly less stiff, you could try Gostaríamos de esclarecer. But for maximum impact and authority, stick to the original phrase. It’s the 'gold standard' for official clarifications.