Portuguese Phrase
Pra despejar alguém, é preciso seguir o processo legal.
Meaning
The sentence states that if you want to evict a person, you must go through the proper legal channels. It emphasizes that informal or forceful removal is not allowed.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing landlord‑tenant disputes, property law, or any situation where someone is considering removing another person from a place they occupy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Pradespejaralguém,éprecisoseguiroprocessolegal.
Pra (para)
‘Pra’ is the colloquial contraction of ‘para’, used in informal spoken Portuguese.
Despejar
Verb meaning ‘to evict’ or ‘to throw out’; often used in the context of tenancy.
É preciso + infinitive
Structure that expresses necessity: ‘it is necessary to …’ followed by an infinitive verb.
Processo legal
A legal process or procedure; ‘processo’ is masculine, so the article ‘o’ is required.
🗨In Conversation
Quero despejar o inquilino que não paga o aluguel.
I want to evict the tenant who isn’t paying rent.
Pra despejar alguém, é preciso seguir o processo legal.
To evict someone, you have to follow the legal process.
✕Common Mistakes
Pra expulsar alguém, é preciso seguir o processo legal.
‘Despejar’ is correct for eviction, but in very formal writing ‘expulsar’ or ‘desocupar’ may be preferred.
Para despejar alguém, é preciso seguir o processo legal.
‘Pra’ is informal; in formal contexts use ‘Para’.
Pra despejar alguém, é preciso seguir processo legal.
The article must agree with the noun: ‘o processo legal’, not ‘processo legal’ without article.
↔Alternatives
Para expulsar alguém, é necessário cumprir o procedimento judicial.
To expel someone, it is necessary to complete the judicial procedure.
Se quiser remover alguém, tem que respeitar a lei.
If you want to remove someone, you must respect the law.
Despejar alguém só pode ser feito mediante ordem judicial.
Evicting someone can only be done with a court order.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, evictions must be authorized by a court order. Landlords who try to force a tenant out without judicial approval can face criminal charges for ‘esbulho’ (illegal eviction). Using ‘despejar’ in a formal document is acceptable, but in everyday conversation many prefer the softer ‘expulsar’ or the phrase ‘tirar do imóvel’.