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Portuguese Phrase

Tenho que declarar umas coisas.

/ˈtẽɲu ki deˈklaɾaɾ ˈumɐʃ ˈkojzɐs/
Meaning"I have to declare some things."
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Meaning

The speaker is indicating that they need to state or reveal a number of items or pieces of information. It can be used before giving a list, making a confession, or presenting facts, and the tone can range from casual to formal depending on context.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are about to share several points, whether in a meeting, a legal declaration, or a casual conversation where you want to signal that you have important information to give.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tenhoquedeclararumascoisas.

1

Obligation with "Tenho que"

"Tenho que" + infinitive expresses personal obligation, equivalent to "I have to" in English.

2

Indefinite article "umas"

"Umas" is the feminine plural indefinite article, used before a plural noun to mean "some" (informal).

3

Infinitive verb "declarar"

"Declarar" means to state, announce, or declare; it can be used in both formal (legal) and informal contexts.

4

Noun "coisas"

"Coisas" is a generic feminine plural noun meaning "things"; it pairs naturally with "umas".

🗨In Conversation

A

Tenho que declarar umas coisas.

I have to declare some things.

Claro, pode falar.

Sure, go ahead.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tem que declarar umas coisas.

    Subject‑verb agreement: "tem" is third‑person singular; you need the first‑person "tenho".

  • Tenho que declarar uns coisas.

    Gender mismatch: "coisas" is feminine, so the article must be "umas".

  • Tenho que declarar que umas coisas.

    Do not add a conjunction after the infinitive; "declarar" already fulfills the verb role.

↔Alternatives

  • Preciso dizer algumas coisas.

    I need to say some things.

  • Tenho algumas coisas a dizer.

    I have some things to say.

  • Preciso declarar algumas coisas.

    I need to declare some things.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazilian Portuguese "umas" is informal; for a more formal tone you would use "algumas". "Declarar" can refer to a legal declaration (e.g., tax declaration) or simply to confess or announce something. Choose the register based on the setting – in a business meeting prefer "algumas" and perhaps "informar" instead of "declarar".