C1Lesson 1: Subjunctive in Complex Discourse
Brazilian Portuguese employs subjunctive mood extensively in academic and professional settings through formulaic expressions, hedging language, formal requests, hypothetical proposals, and diplomatic disagreement, marking educated speech and sophisticated written communication.
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Professional Brazilian Portuguese uses subjunctive as a politeness and precision tool, creating distance that paradoxically brings people together through shared formal register.
These verbs trigger subjunctive when making professional proposals:
| Verb | Translation | Formality | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugiro que | I suggest that | neutral professional | Sugiro que façamos uma reunião |
| proponho que | I propose that | formal | Proponho que se estabeleça um prazo |
| recomendo que | I recommend that | authoritative | Recomendo que consultem um especialista |
| aconselho que | I advise that | expert tone | Aconselho que revejam o orçamento |
| indico que | I indicate that | technical | Indico que seja feita nova análise |
