Portuguese Phrase
Escolha contas.
Meaning
A short, direct instruction meaning ‘Choose the accounts.’ It is commonly seen in digital interfaces where the user must pick one or more accounts to continue.
When to use
Use this phrase on banking apps, accounting software, or any situation where a user is asked to select multiple accounts. It works well as a button label, tooltip, or short instruction.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Escolhacontas
Formal Imperative (Escolha)
‘Escolha’ is the formal (você) imperative of the verb ‘escolher’ (to choose). It is used for polite commands or instructions.
Noun Number & Gender (contas)
‘contas’ is a feminine plural noun meaning ‘accounts’. In Portuguese nouns agree in gender and number with any articles or adjectives.
🗨In Conversation
Preciso analisar meus gastos do último mês.
I need to analyze my expenses from last month.
Escolha contas que deseja comparar.
Choose the accounts you want to compare.
✕Common Mistakes
Escolher contas.
‘Escolher’ is the infinitive; you need the imperative form for a command.
Escolha conta.
If you intend to let the user pick more than one, use the plural ‘contas’.
Escolha as conta.
The article must agree in gender and number: ‘as contas’.
↔Alternatives
Selecione contas.
Select accounts.
Escolha as contas.
Choose the accounts.
Escolha algumas contas.
Choose some accounts.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese UI design, the formal imperative (e.g., ‘Escolha’, ‘Selecione’) is preferred over the informal ‘escolhe’ because it sounds more polite and professional. Adding the definite article ‘as’ (Escolha as contas) is also common, especially in more formal contexts.