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Portuguese Phrase

Podemos falar mais sobre os termos?

/puˈde.mus faˈlaɾ ˈmajs ˈso.bɾi uʒ ˈteɾ.mus/
Meaning"Can we talk more about the terms?"
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Meaning

Literally, ‘Can we talk more about the terms?’ It is a polite request to continue or deepen a discussion about specific terminology, often used in professional or academic settings.

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When to use

Use this sentence in meetings, project briefings, or study groups when you want to ask the other participants to elaborate on the definitions or conditions that have just been introduced.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Podemosfalarmaissobreostermos?

1

Podemos (poder)

First‑person plural present of the verb poder, used to ask for permission or suggest an action.

2

falar (infinitive)

The infinitive verb meaning ‘to speak/talk’; follows poder in a periphrastic construction.

3

mais (adverb)

Means ‘more’; modifies the verb phrase to indicate a greater amount or depth.

4

sobre (preposition)

Introduces the topic of discussion; equivalent to ‘about’ or ‘on’ in English.

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os termos (noun phrase)

Definite article + plural noun ‘terms’; the object of the preposition sobre.

🗨In Conversation

A

Podemos falar mais sobre os termos?

Can we talk more about the terms?

Claro, vamos analisar cada um deles.

Sure, let's go through each of them.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Pode falar mais sobre os termos?

    ‘Pode’ is third‑person singular; the sentence needs first‑person plural to include the speaker.

  • Podemos falar de mais sobre os termos?

    ‘Falar de’ is acceptable in casual speech but sounds less precise than ‘falar sobre’ for formal topics.

  • Podemos falar mais sobre os termo?

    The noun must agree in number with the article; use ‘os termos’ for plural.

↔Alternatives

  • Podemos discutir mais sobre os termos?

    Can we discuss the terms further?

  • Podemos aprofundar a conversa sobre os termos?

    Can we deepen the conversation about the terms?

  • Você poderia explicar melhor os termos?

    Could you explain the terms better?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazilian Portuguese, using the first‑person plural (podemos) sounds collaborative and inclusive. In Portugal, you might also hear the more formal “Poderíamos falar mais sobre os termos?” which adds a layer of politeness. Avoid using “falar de” here; “sobre” is the standard preposition for ‘about’ when referring to topics.