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Portuguese Phrase

Quero que a gente se entenda.

/ˈkeɾu ki a ˈʒẽ.tʃi si ẽˈtẽ.da/
Meaning"I want us to understand each other."
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Meaning

A speaker expresses a wish that both parties understand each other mutually. It conveys a desire for harmony and clear communication, often in personal or professional relationships.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to emphasize the importance of mutual understanding, such as after a disagreement, during a team meeting, or when starting a new partnership.

Grammar Breakdown

Queroqueagenteseentenda

1

Quero (verbo querer)

Expressa desejo ou vontade; seguido de 'que' + subjuntivo para indicar algo que ainda não aconteceu.

2

que (conjunção)

Introduz uma oração subordinada que exige o modo subjuntivo.

3

a gente

Pronome informal equivalente a 'nós', muito usado no português brasileiro coloquial.

4

se entenda (subjuntivo)

Verbo 'entender' na 3ª pessoa do singular do presente do subjuntivo, reflexivo, indicando reciprocidade.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quero que a gente se entenda.

I want us to understand each other.

Claro, vamos conversar e esclarecer tudo.

Sure, let's talk and clear everything up.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Quero que a gente entendemos.

    Using the indicative 'entendemos' turns the clause into a statement of fact, losing the subjunctive nuance of a wish.

  • Quero que a gente nos entenda.

    While 'nos' can be correct, pairing it with 'a gente' is redundant; choose either 'a gente' or 'nós'.

  • Quero que a gente se entende.

    Missing the subjunctive ending; 'entende' is indicative.

Alternatives

  • Quero que nos entendamos.

    I want us to understand each other.

  • Espero que a gente se compreenda.

    I hope we understand each other.

  • Desejo que nos compreendamos.

    I wish that we understand each other.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, 'a gente' is the go‑to informal pronoun for 'we' and sounds natural in conversation. In formal writing or speeches, replace it with 'nós' and keep the subjunctive: 'Quero que nós nos entendamos.' The subjunctive after 'querer' signals a wish rather than a fact.