Portuguese Phrase
A colaboração da equipe é ótima.
Meaning
This sentence praises the quality of the team's collaboration, stating that it is excellent. It conveys a positive assessment and can be used to acknowledge good teamwork.
When to use
Use it in meetings, performance reviews, or informal conversations when you want to highlight that the group is working well together. It works both in professional settings and casual team chats.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Acolaboraçãodaequipeéótima
Definite article (A)
The feminine singular article 'A' agrees with the noun 'colaboração', which is feminine.
Noun (colaboração)
'Colaboração' means 'collaboration' and is a feminine noun.
Contraction (da)
'Da' is the contraction of the preposition 'de' + the feminine article 'a', meaning 'of the'.
Noun (equipe)
'Equipe' means 'team' and is a feminine noun in Brazilian Portuguese.
Verb (é)
'É' is the third‑person singular present of the verb 'ser', used for permanent qualities.
Adjective agreement (ótima)
The adjective 'ótima' (great) must agree in gender and number with the feminine singular noun 'colaboração'.
🗨In Conversation
A colaboração da equipe é ótima.
The team's collaboration is great.
Concordo, isso tem nos ajudado a alcançar nossos objetivos.
I agree, it has helped us reach our goals.
✕Common Mistakes
A colaboração da equipe é ótimo.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'colaboração'; use 'ótima' instead of the masculine 'ótimo'.
A colaboração da equipa é ótima.
In Brazil the standard spelling is 'equipe'; 'equipa' is used in Portugal and may sound out of place in a Brazilian context.
↔Alternatives
A cooperação da equipe está excelente.
The cooperation of the team is excellent.
O trabalho em equipe está ótimo.
Teamwork is great.
A equipe tem colaborado muito bem.
The team has been collaborating very well.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian corporate culture, openly praising teamwork is common and helps reinforce a collaborative atmosphere. Remember that adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe, so 'ótima' (feminine) is required with 'colaboração'. Overusing superlatives in very formal written reports can sound exaggerated, so balance praise with concrete examples.