Portuguese Phrase
No contrato diz que não são permitidos animais de estimação.
Meaning
The sentence states that, according to the written agreement, pets are not allowed. It is a formal way of conveying a restriction found in a legal document such as a lease or condominium rulebook.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to point out a specific clause in a contract, lease, or any official document that forbids keeping pets. It is common in conversations between landlords and tenants, property managers and residents, or when discussing house rules.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nocontratodizquenãosãopermitidosanimaisdeestimação
Prepositional phrase "No contrato"
The preposition "no" is a contraction of "em" + "o" and introduces the location or document where something is stated.
"diz que" (indirect speech)
The verb "dizer" followed by "que" introduces a subordinate clause that reports what is written or said.
Negative passive "não são permitidos"
The construction "não + ser + past participle" creates a passive voice meaning "are not allowed"; the verb agrees in number with the subject.
Noun phrase "animais de estimação"
"de" links the noun "animais" with the complement "estimação", forming the common expression for "pets".
🗨In Conversation
No contrato diz que não são permitidos animais de estimação.
The contract says that pets are not allowed.
Entendo. Então, se eu quiser adotar um cachorro, preciso pedir uma exceção por escrito.
I understand. So, if I want to adopt a dog, I’ll need to request a written exception.
✕Common Mistakes
No contrato diz que não é permitido animais de estimação.
Use the plural form "não são permitidos" because the subject "animais" is plural.
No contrato diz que não são permitidos animais de estimação.
Avoid the literal translation "pets" as "animais de estimação" is the idiomatic expression in Portuguese.
No contrato diz não são permitidos animais de estimação.
Do not omit "que"; it is required to introduce the subordinate clause.
↔Alternatives
O contrato proíbe animais de estimação.
The contract prohibits pets.
Segundo o contrato, não é permitido ter animais de estimação.
According to the contract, it is not allowed to have pets.
Está especificado no contrato que animais de estimação não são aceitos.
It is specified in the contract that pets are not accepted.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, many rental agreements include a pet clause. Even if the clause says pets are not allowed, tenants often negotiate a small additional deposit or a written waiver. Always read the contract carefully and, if you need a pet, ask for a formal amendment rather than relying on verbal agreements.