Portuguese Phrase
Procura grupos com interesses em comum.
Meaning
The sentence advises someone to look for groups that share the same interests. It’s a practical suggestion often used when networking, joining clubs, or finding communities online or offline.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re giving advice about networking, when you’re helping a friend find a hobby club, or when you’re explaining how to search for like‑minded people on social platforms.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Procuragruposcominteressesemcomum
Verb form (procura)
‘Procura’ is the third‑person singular present indicative of the verb ‘procurar’, meaning ‘to look for’ or ‘to seek’.
Noun plural (grupos)
‘Grupos’ is the plural of ‘grupo’, a masculine noun meaning ‘group’.
Preposition + article (com…em)
‘Com’ means ‘with’; ‘em’ is the preposition ‘in/at’. Together they form the expression ‘com…em comum’ meaning ‘in common’.
Adjective placement (comum)
‘Comum’ (common) follows the prepositional phrase ‘em’, which is the normal order in Portuguese.
🗨In Conversation
Quero conhecer gente que goste de fotografia.
I want to meet people who like photography.
Procura grupos com interesses em comum.
Look for groups with common interests.
✕Common Mistakes
Procure grupos com interesses em comum.
‘Procure’ is the formal imperative (you, singular). Use ‘Procura’ for informal advice or third‑person narration.
Procura grupos com interesses comuns.
While ‘interesses comuns’ is understandable, the idiomatic expression is ‘interesses em comum’. Dropping ‘em’ sounds less natural.
Procura grupos com interesses em comun.
‘Comun’ is a misspelling; the correct word is ‘comum’. The final ‘m’ is pronounced nasally in Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
Busca grupos com interesses semelhantes.
Search for groups with similar interests.
Encontra grupos que compartilham os mesmos interesses.
Find groups that share the same interests.
Junta‑te a grupos que tenham interesses em comum.
Join groups that have common interests.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, community life often revolves around clubs (escolas, associações, grupos de WhatsApp) that are built around shared hobbies, sports, or causes. When you say ‘procura grupos com interesses em comum’, you’re tapping into a cultural habit of networking through informal groups rather than formal institutions. It’s polite to ask for recommendations in a friendly tone, and people usually respond with specific group names or online platforms like Facebook, Meetup, or local community boards.