Em relação à conceitos
Regarding the conceitos
Literalmente: In relation to concepts
Use this phrase to sound professional and organized when introducing or comparing specific ideas or theories.
En 15 segundos
- A formal way to say 'regarding' or 'concerning' specific ideas.
- Best used in professional, academic, or serious debate contexts.
- Helps organize thoughts and transition between topics smoothly.
Significado
This phrase is a formal way to say 'regarding' or 'about' specific ideas. It acts like a bridge, helping you transition smoothly to a new topic in a professional or academic conversation.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6In a business meeting
Em relação aos conceitos de venda, precisamos inovar.
Regarding the sales concepts, we need to innovate.
Discussing a book with a professor
Tenho uma dúvida em relação a conceitos de filosofia.
I have a doubt regarding philosophy concepts.
Writing a formal report
O relatório é vago em relação aos conceitos técnicos.
The report is vague regarding the technical concepts.
Contexto cultural
In Lusophone cultures, sounding 'refined' in meetings is often seen as a sign of respect for the hierarchy. This phrase is a classic example of 'falar bonito' (speaking beautifully), a trait highly admired in academic and legal circles in Brazil and Portugal.
The Crase Trap
Never use the 'à' (with the back-tick accent) before masculine words like 'conceitos'. It's a common mistake even for natives, but 'aos' is the correct form here.
The 'Fancy' Alternative
If you want to sound even more like a CEO or a lawyer, try 'No que tange a'. It means the same thing but is extra sophisticated.
En 15 segundos
- A formal way to say 'regarding' or 'concerning' specific ideas.
- Best used in professional, academic, or serious debate contexts.
- Helps organize thoughts and transition between topics smoothly.
What It Means
Think of this phrase as a signpost for your listener. It signals that you are about to dive into the core ideas or theories of a subject. It is much more sophisticated than just saying sobre (about). It shows you are looking at how one thing connects to another. It is perfect for when you want to sound organized and intellectual.
How To Use It
You usually place this at the start of a sentence to set the stage. You can also use it in the middle of a sentence after a comma. Just remember: it needs a target. You are always 'in relation to' something specific. It is like pointing a flashlight at a particular part of a map.
When To Use It
This is your go-to for business meetings or university seminars. Use it when writing a formal email to your boss. It works great when you are comparing two different strategies. If you are debating a movie's themes with friends, it adds a nice 'intellectual' touch to the chat.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid this at a loud bar or while ordering street food. If you tell a waiter 'In relation to the concepts of hunger, I want a burger,' they will think you are joking. It is too 'heavy' for casual texting with your best friend. In those cases, just use sobre or falar de to keep things light.
Cultural Background
Portuguese speakers, especially in Brazil and Portugal, value eloquence in professional settings. Using structured connectors like this shows you have a high level of education. It is a staple of 'corporate-speak' in São Paulo or Lisbon. It became popular as a way to mimic legal and academic writing in daily office life.
Common Variations
A very important note: grammatically, à (with the accent) is usually for feminine words. Since conceitos is masculine, you should actually say em relação a conceitos (general) or em relação aos conceitos (specific). Other variations include no que diz respeito a or the simpler quanto a. Use these to avoid repeating yourself in a long presentation.
Notas de uso
This is a high-register expression. Be careful with gender agreement: use 'aos' for masculine plural and 'às' for feminine plural.
The Crase Trap
Never use the 'à' (with the back-tick accent) before masculine words like 'conceitos'. It's a common mistake even for natives, but 'aos' is the correct form here.
The 'Fancy' Alternative
If you want to sound even more like a CEO or a lawyer, try 'No que tange a'. It means the same thing but is extra sophisticated.
Corporate Bingo
In Brazilian offices, this phrase is so common that it's often part of 'Corporate Bingo'. It's the ultimate filler for when you want to sound smart while thinking of what to say next.
Ejemplos
6Em relação aos conceitos de venda, precisamos inovar.
Regarding the sales concepts, we need to innovate.
Using 'aos' makes it specific to the concepts already discussed.
Tenho uma dúvida em relação a conceitos de filosofia.
I have a doubt regarding philosophy concepts.
Here it is used to introduce a general area of confusion.
O relatório é vago em relação aos conceitos técnicos.
The report is vague regarding the technical concepts.
A polite way to criticize a lack of detail.
O que vocês acham em relação aos conceitos da aula de hoje?
What do you guys think regarding the concepts from today's class?
Slightly formal for a text, but fits a study context.
Em relação aos conceitos de um café perfeito, o seu falhou!
Regarding the concepts of a perfect coffee, yours failed!
Using formal language for a trivial topic creates a funny, mock-serious tone.
Minha vida mudou em relação aos conceitos de felicidade.
My life changed regarding the concepts of happiness.
Used here to show a deep, personal shift in perspective.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct prepositional form for a masculine plural word like 'conceitos'.
Eu gostaria de falar ___ conceitos de design.
Since 'conceitos' is masculine plural, you combine the preposition 'a' with the article 'os' to get 'aos'.
Complete the sentence to sound professional in a meeting.
___ novos conceitos de marketing, a equipe está pronta.
'Em relação aos' is the standard formal way to introduce a topic in a professional setting.
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Formality Scale for 'About'
Used with friends and family
Sobre
Good for general daily use
Quanto a
Professional and academic settings
Em relação a
Where to use 'Em relação a'
Job Interview
Discussing your skills
University Thesis
Explaining a theory
Business Email
Clarifying project details
Political Debate
Comparing ideologies
Preguntas frecuentes
11 preguntasIt means 'regarding' or 'in relation to'. It is used to connect a statement to a specific topic, like Em relação ao preço, está caro (Regarding the price, it's expensive).
Yes, you can say Em relação ao João, ele não vem (Regarding João, he isn't coming). It sounds a bit formal, but it works.
Yes, sobre is more casual and direct. Em relação a is more structured and formal, often used when comparing or analyzing things.
The accent (crase) only appears before feminine words. Since conceitos is masculine, you use a or aos instead of à.
Absolutely! It is very common in both Brazil and Portugal for formal writing and professional speech.
Yes, it's a great way to start. For example: Em relação ao nosso último encontro... (Regarding our last meeting...).
Probably. Unless you are having a very serious intellectual discussion, it might make you sound like you're giving a lecture.
The most common mistake is the 'crase' error. Remember: à is for feminine, ao/aos is for masculine.
Yes! For example: A empresa cresceu muito em relação ao ano passado (The company grew a lot in relation to last year).
You can use Quanto a or Sobre. They are shorter and slightly less formal.
It's perfect for B2! It shows you can handle more complex sentence structures and professional vocabulary.
Frases relacionadas
No que diz respeito a
Regarding / With respect to
Quanto a
As for / Regarding
Relativamente a
Relatively to / Regarding
Acerca de
About / Concerning
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