Portuguese Phrase
Este documento explica todos os termos.
Meaning
The sentence states that the document provides an explanation for every term mentioned. It is a typical introductory line in manuals, glossaries, or academic papers where the writer wants to assure the reader that all terminology will be clarified within the text.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are presenting a written resource—such as a guide, contract, or research paper—that contains definitions or explanations of specific terminology. It works well in formal or semi‑formal contexts, both in Brazil and Portugal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estedocumentoexplicatodosostermos.
Demonstrative adjective
"Este" means "this" and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
Noun gender
"documento" is a masculine singular noun, so it pairs with "este".
Verb agreement
"explica" is the third‑person singular present indicative of "explicar", matching the singular subject "documento".
Quantifier + article
"todos os" together mean "all the"; "todos" must agree in number (plural) with the noun "termos".
Plural noun
"termos" is a masculine plural noun, requiring the plural article "os".
🗨In Conversation
Você pode me dizer onde encontro a definição dos termos usados aqui?
Can you tell me where I can find the definition of the terms used here?
Este documento explica todos os termos.
This document explains all the terms.
✕Common Mistakes
Este documento explicam todos os termos.
The verb must agree with the singular subject "documento"; use "explica".
Este documento explica todo os termos.
The quantifier "todo" must be plural "todos" to match the plural noun "termos".
Este documento explica todos termos.
The definite article "os" is required before "termos".
↔Alternatives
Este texto esclarece todos os termos.
This text clarifies all the terms.
Este arquivo detalha todos os termos.
This file details all the terms.
Neste documento, você encontrará explicações de todos os termos.
In this document, you will find explanations of all the terms.
Cultural Tip
The construction is formal and typical of written Portuguese. In spoken, people might shorten it to "Este documento explica tudo" or use "tudo" instead of "todos os termos" for a more casual tone. Remember that "explica" must match the singular subject; using "explicam" would be incorrect.