Portuguese Phrase
Não deixe suas coisas de valor à vista.
Meaning
The sentence warns someone not to leave valuable belongings where they can be easily seen. It carries a safety tone, suggesting that keeping valuables out of sight reduces the risk of theft.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving safety advice while traveling, in crowded public places, or when reminding friends to secure their belongings at home or in a hotel.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nãodeixesuascoisasdevaloràvista
Negative Imperative
Use 'não' before the verb in the present subjunctive (deixe) to form a polite command not to do something.
Deixar (to leave/let)
In this context, 'deixar' means 'to leave' something in a certain state or place.
Possessive Adjective
'suas' agrees with the plural noun 'coisas' and indicates ownership.
Prepositional Phrase 'de valor'
'de' links the noun 'coisas' with the qualifier 'valor', meaning 'of value'.
Contraction 'à vista'
The preposition 'a' + definite article 'a' contracts to 'à', meaning 'in sight' or 'on display'.
🗨In Conversation
Não deixe suas coisas de valor à vista.
Don't leave your valuable items in plain sight.
Vou guardá‑las no cofre do quarto.
I'll keep them in the room's safe.
✕Common Mistakes
Não deixa suas coisas de valor à vista.
The verb must stay in the present subjunctive (deixe) after 'não' for a correct negative command.
Não deixe suas coisas de valor a vista.
The preposition 'a' + article 'a' contracts to 'à'; writing 'a vista' is grammatically incorrect here.
Não deixe suas coisas valiosas à vista.
While understandable, 'coisas de valor' is the idiomatic expression used in safety advice.
↔Alternatives
Não exponha seus objetos de valor.
Don't expose your valuable objects.
Mantenha seus pertences valiosos fora de vista.
Keep your valuable belongings out of sight.
Evite deixar seus bens valiosos à mostra.
Avoid leaving your valuable goods on display.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, especially in big cities and tourist hotspots, it's common advice to keep jewelry, phones, and wallets hidden. Showing expensive items can attract pickpockets. Use a calm but firm tone; Brazilians appreciate friendly, practical advice rather than overly formal warnings.