C1Lesson 5: Genre & Register Sophistication
Brazilian legal and bureaucratic language, known as "juridiquês" or "burocratês," employs archaic vocabulary, labyrinthine sentence structures, and formulaic expressions that transform simple communications into elaborate textual ceremonies, creating a parallel Portuguese that can mystify even native speakers but is essential for navigating Brazil's administrative and legal systems.
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Legal and bureaucratic Portuguese operates on three principles:
What a happy bunch, isn't it?
| Latin | Meaning | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| data venia | with due respect | Before disagreeing |
| ex officio | by virtue of office | Official capacity |
| in verbis | in these words | Exact quotation |
| ipsis litteris | in the exact letters | Precise quotation |
| mutatis mutandis | changing what needs changing | With adaptations |
