Portuguese Phrase
É preciso ter paciência e boa técnica.
Meaning
The sentence states that having patience and good technique is essential. It is often used as advice or a reminder that success depends on both mental endurance and proper skill.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving guidance in learning contexts—sports, music, cooking, or any activity that requires steady practice. It works well in both formal advice and casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Éprecisoterpaciênciaeboatécnica
É preciso (impersonal)
‘É preciso’ is an impersonal construction that means ‘it is necessary’; it uses the third‑person singular of ser and does not refer to a specific subject.
Infinitive after ‘preciso’
When ‘preciso’ is used impersonally, it is followed by an infinitive verb (here, ‘ter’ = ‘to have’).
Adjective agreement
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify – ‘boa’ matches the feminine noun ‘técnica’.
🗨In Conversation
Como posso melhorar no violão?
How can I improve on the guitar?
É preciso ter paciência e boa técnica.
You need to have patience and good technique.
✕Common Mistakes
É preciso ter paciência e bom técnica.
‘Bom’ is masculine; the noun ‘técnica’ is feminine, so the adjective must be ‘boa’.
É precisa ter paciência e boa técnica.
When using the impersonal ‘É preciso’, the verb stays singular; ‘precisa’ would incorrectly make it personal.
É preciso ter paciência e boa técnica?
The sentence is a statement, not a question; adding a question mark changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
É necessário ter paciência e boa técnica.
It is necessary to have patience and good technique.
Você precisa de paciência e boa técnica.
You need patience and good technique.
É fundamental ter paciência e boa técnica.
It is essential to have patience and good technique.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘É preciso…’ is a common way to give advice in a neutral, slightly formal tone. It appears frequently in textbooks, coaching sessions, and motivational talks. Remember that ‘paciência’ and ‘técnica’ are both feminine, so any adjectives describing them must also be feminine.