Portuguese Phrase
Usa títulos apropriados.
Meaning
A direct instruction telling someone to employ titles that are suitable for the context—whether in a document, email, presentation, or any other written material.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to advise a colleague, student, or friend to choose headings or titles that correctly reflect the content and maintain a professional tone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Usatítulosapropriados.
Imperative (2nd person singular)
‘Usa’ is the affirmative imperative form of the verb ‘usar’ for ‘tu’, used to give a direct command or suggestion.
Noun‑adjective agreement
‘títulos’ (masculine plural) must be matched by the adjective ‘apropriados’, which also appears in masculine plural form.
Article omission
In commands, Portuguese often drops the article before a plural noun, so ‘títulos’ appears without ‘os’.
🗨In Conversation
Preciso organizar o relatório para a reunião.
I need to organize the report for the meeting.
Então, usa títulos apropriados.
Then, use appropriate titles.
✕Common Mistakes
Usas títulos apropriados.
The imperative for ‘tu’ drops the final –s; ‘Usas’ is the present indicative, not a command.
Usa título apropriado.
Because the instruction refers to multiple headings, the noun should stay plural; ‘título’ (singular) changes the meaning.
Usa títulos apropriado.
The adjective must agree in number with ‘títulos’; using the singular ‘apropriado’ is grammatically incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Utilize títulos adequados.
Utilize adequate titles.
Empregue cabeçalhos corretos.
Employ correct headings.
Escolha títulos apropriados.
Choose appropriate titles.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian and European Portuguese professional settings, the way you title sections, emails, or documents signals respect and competence. Avoid overly casual or vague headings; instead, opt for clear, descriptive titles that match the content’s level of formality.