Portuguese Phrase
A maioria das avaliações é positiva.
Meaning
The sentence states that most of the reviews, assessments, or ratings are favorable. It conveys a general positive trend without claiming that every single evaluation is good.
When to use
Use this phrase when summarizing feedback in a meeting, writing a report, or responding to a colleague who asks about the overall sentiment of customer reviews.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Amaioriadasavaliaçõesépositiva
Singular verb with 'maioria'
'Maioria' is a collective noun that takes a singular verb, so we use 'é' instead of 'são'.
Contraction 'das'
'Das' = 'de' + 'as', used before a feminine plural noun.
Adjective agreement
The adjective 'positiva' agrees in gender and number with 'maioria' (feminine singular).
Noun gender
'Avaliações' is feminine plural, but the subject of the sentence is 'maioria', not 'avaliações'.
🗨In Conversation
A maioria das avaliações é positiva.
The majority of the reviews are positive.
Ótimo, isso mostra que estamos no caminho certo.
Great, that shows we’re on the right track.
✕Common Mistakes
A maioria das avaliações são positivas.
The verb must stay singular because the subject is 'maioria'.
A maioria das avaliações é positivos.
The adjective must agree with 'maioria' (feminine singular), not with 'avaliações'.
↔Alternatives
A maior parte das avaliações é positiva.
The larger part of the reviews is positive.
A maioria das críticas é favorável.
The majority of the critiques is favorable.
A maior parte dos comentários é positiva.
The larger part of the comments is positive.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'avaliações' can refer to product reviews, academic grades, or performance appraisals. The phrase is neutral and works both in formal written reports and in spoken business meetings. Keep the verb singular; using a plural verb sounds ungrammatical to native speakers.