Portuguese Phrase
Tenho uma dúvida jurídica.
Meaning
This phrase is used to express that you have an uncertainty or a specific query regarding legal matters. In Portuguese, the word 'dúvida' (doubt) is the standard way to say you have a question you need answered.
When to use
Use this phrase when speaking to a lawyer, a legal consultant, or at a government office to signal that you require professional clarification on a law or regulation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tenhoumadúvidajurídica
Ter (Tenho)
The verb 'ter' is used here in the first person singular to indicate possession of an abstract concept like a question.
Adjective Agreement
The adjective 'jurídica' must agree in gender with the feminine noun 'dúvida'.
🗨In Conversation
Com licença, tenho uma dúvida jurídica sobre este contrato.
Excuse me, I have a legal question about this contract.
Com certeza, podemos agendar uma consulta para analisar isso.
Certainly, we can schedule a consultation to analyze that.
✕Common Mistakes
Tenho um dúvida jurídica.
The noun 'dúvida' is feminine, so it requires the feminine indefinite article 'uma'.
Eu tenho uma pergunta jurídica.
While 'pergunta' means question, 'dúvida' is the idiomatic choice when you have a specific point of confusion to resolve.
↔Alternatives
Preciso de orientação jurídica.
I need legal guidance.
Gostaria de tirar uma dúvida jurídica.
I would like to clear up a legal question.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, legal processes can be bureaucratic. Using formal phrases like this helps establish a professional tone, which is often necessary when dealing with 'cartórios' (notary offices) or legal counsel.