Portuguese Phrase
Eles têm muita experiência e sabem muito.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a group of people who are highly skilled and knowledgeable in their field. It combines the verb 'ter' (to have) to denote the possession of experience and 'saber' (to know) to indicate their depth of information or expertise.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional contexts, such as when recommending a team for a project or describing mentors. It is also suitable for casual conversations when discussing someone's impressive background or intelligence.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elestêmmuitaexperiênciaesabemmuito
Têm (Plural)
The verb 'ter' takes a circumflex accent when the subject is plural (eles/elas) to differentiate it from the singular 'ele tem'.
Muita vs Muito
'Muita' agrees with the feminine noun 'experiência', while 'muito' at the end acts as an adverb meaning 'a lot'.
🗨In Conversation
Por que devemos contratar essa equipe para o projeto?
Why should we hire this team for the project?
Eles têm muita experiência e sabem muito sobre o mercado.
They have a lot of experience and know a lot about the market.
✕Common Mistakes
Eles tem muita experiência.
In Portuguese, the plural form of the verb 'ter' must have a circumflex accent (têm) to distinguish it from the singular (tem).
Eles conhecem muito.
Use 'saber' for facts, skills, or general knowledge; 'conhecer' is typically for being acquainted with people or places.
↔Alternatives
Eles são muito experientes.
They are very experienced.
Eles possuem vasto conhecimento.
They possess vast knowledge.
Cultural Tip
In Lusophone cultures, emphasizing someone's experience is a high form of praise, especially in business. While 'sabem muito' is direct, it is considered a very positive attribute that implies wisdom rather than just academic schooling.