Can write clear, well-structured documents on complex subjects in a formal professional register, highlighting decisive points
Formal professional writing
Vocabulary
relatório circunstanciado — detailed report
O acompanha todos os números do trimestre.
The detailed report covers all the figures of the quarter.plano de contingência — contingency plan
O prevê respostas para cenários adversos.
The contingency plan provides responses for adverse scenarios.ponto culminante da análise — culminating point of the analysis
O é a comparação entre os dois mercados.
The culminating point of the analysis is the comparison between the two markets.medidas concretas — concrete measures
O documento propõe para reduzir custos.
The document proposes concrete measures to reduce costs.comunicado aos parceiros — notice to partners
O clarifica a nova política.
The notice to partners clarifies the new policy.numeração dos riscos — ranking of the risks
A orienta a prioridade de investimento.
The ranking of the risks guides the investment priority.
Grammar
Connectors and impersonal structures for professional documents
Organising formal prose with layered connectors and impersonal structures such as 'regista-se que', 'importa referir que' in recommendation sections
- Regista-se que os resultados superaram as expectativas.
- Importa referir que os prazos foram cumpridos sem exceção.
Cultural notes
Portuguese professional writing follows a fixed architecture: introduction, situation, objectives, measures, conclusion. The impersonal 'se' carries responsibility away from the author, and recommendations are stated as facts rather than opinions.