Marcadores Discursivos do Inglês: 48 Frases por Função
Os marcadores discursivos são as placas indicadoras do inglês fluente. Eles mostram ao seu interlocutor como as ideias se conectam, quando um novo ponto começa e quando você está concluindo. Falantes nativos os usam automaticamente em apresentações, redações, reuniões e conversas. Pesquise abaixo ou filtre por função.
48 items · 6 topics
"First of all"
used to introduce the first point
"First of all, I want to thank everyone for coming today."
"To begin with"
used to start a discussion or list of points
"To begin with, let us consider the main challenges."
"Let me start by saying"
signals an important opening statement
"Let me start by saying that this project has been a huge success."
"The purpose of this is to"
states the aim at the outset
"The purpose of this report is to outline the findings of our research."
"I would like to begin with"
polite formal opening
"I would like to begin with a brief overview of the situation."
"As a starting point"
introduces the first idea in a structured way
"As a starting point, we need to define what we mean by success."
"Before anything else"
emphasises that the first point takes priority
"Before anything else, we must address the safety concerns."
"Right from the outset"
from the very beginning
"Right from the outset, it was clear this would be a challenging negotiation."
"Moving on to"
transitions to the next topic
"Moving on to the next point, let us look at the financial data."
"With regard to"
introduces a new topic or aspect
"With regard to the budget, we are well within our targets."
"Turning to"
pivots attention to a new subject
"Turning to the question of staffing, we need to hire three people."
"As far as … is concerned"
limits scope to a particular topic
"As far as quality is concerned, the results are excellent."
"In terms of"
frames information within a specific area
"In terms of cost, the second option is far more efficient."
"On the one hand … on the other hand"
presents two contrasting perspectives
"On the one hand, it saves time. On the other hand, it increases cost."
"First … second … finally"
sequences a series of points clearly
"First, we gather data. Second, we analyse it. Finally, we report."
"Having said that"
introduces a qualification or contrast
"The plan looks solid. Having said that, the timeline is very tight."
"For example"
introduces a specific example to support a point
"Many animals migrate. For example, swallows travel to Africa in winter."
"For instance"
gives a concrete illustration of an idea
"There are several ways to reduce costs — for instance, renegotiating supplier contracts."
"Such as"
introduces items in a list of examples
"You should eat plenty of vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and kale."
"To illustrate"
signals that an example is about to follow
"To illustrate, consider what happened during the 2008 financial crisis."
"A case in point"
an example that proves or supports the argument
"Remote work has many benefits. A case in point is the increase in productivity at our company."
"Take … as an example"
invites the listener to focus on one specific case
"Take Japan as an example of a country with very high literacy rates."
"This is exemplified by"
indicates that evidence follows
"The trend is accelerating. This is exemplified by the latest sales figures."
"As demonstrated by"
points to evidence that proves a claim
"The strategy works, as demonstrated by the results in the pilot region."
"In other words"
restates something more clearly or simply
"The deadline has been moved forward. In other words, we have less time."
"That is to say"
clarifies or explains what was just said
"She works in the public sector, that is to say, she works for the government."
"To put it another way"
offers a different phrasing of the same idea
"The experiment failed. To put it another way, we need to start over."
"What I mean is"
informal clarification of a previous statement
"It's not that I dislike the idea. What I mean is, the timing is wrong."
"Or rather"
corrects or refines a previous statement
"We finished on time, or rather, just a few hours before the deadline."
"More precisely"
adds a more exact version of what was said
"The project was expensive — more precisely, it was three times over budget."
"To rephrase that"
signals a rephrasing for clarity
"That was unclear. To rephrase that, the data supports our hypothesis."
"Put simply"
simplifies a complex idea
"Put simply, if costs rise and revenue falls, the company loses money."
"In summary"
introduces a brief recap of the main points
"In summary, the project was completed on time and under budget."
"To sum up"
signals the conclusion of a discussion
"To sum up, there are three key reasons why this approach works."
"Overall"
gives a general, all-encompassing view
"Overall, the results were very positive, with only minor setbacks."
"On the whole"
indicates that something is generally true
"On the whole, the team performed well under pressure."
"All in all"
after considering everything
"All in all, it was a challenging but rewarding experience."
"In brief"
introduces a concise overview
"In brief, the plan involves three stages: design, test, and launch."
"The main point is"
highlights the core message
"The main point is that customer satisfaction has improved significantly."
"Taken together"
when all factors are considered as a whole
"Taken together, the evidence strongly supports our original theory."
"To conclude"
formally signals the end of a presentation or essay
"To conclude, I would like to thank the committee for their time."
"Finally"
introduces the last point in a sequence
"Finally, I would like to open the floor for questions."
"Last but not least"
indicates the final point is equally important
"Last but not least, we must acknowledge the work of the volunteers."
"In closing"
a formal phrase to end a speech or letter
"In closing, I hope you will consider our proposal carefully."
"To wrap up"
informal signal that the discussion is ending
"To wrap up, let me give you a quick recap of what we covered."
"On that note"
uses the previous point as a natural bridge to ending
"On that note, I think it is a good time to close the meeting."
"I will leave you with"
ends with a memorable thought or call to action
"I will leave you with one key insight: consistency beats intensity."
"Thank you for your attention"
polite formal closing used in presentations
"Thank you for your attention. I am happy to take any questions."
Perguntas frequentes
O que é um marcador discursivo em inglês?
Um marcador discursivo é uma palavra ou frase que organiza a fala ou a escrita sinalizando relações entre ideias, como contraste, adição, exemplificação ou conclusão. Exemplos: "however", "in other words" e "to sum up". Eles não mudam o significado central, mas ajudam o ouvinte a acompanhar a lógica.
Por que os marcadores discursivos são importantes para a fluência?
Falantes fluentes usam marcadores discursivos automaticamente para guiar o ouvinte pela mensagem. Sem eles, mesmo a fala gramaticalmente correta soa truncada e difícil de seguir. Usar marcadores como "moving on to", "to put it another way" ou "all in all" faz seu inglês soar estruturado, natural e confiante.
Os marcadores discursivos são usados tanto no inglês falado quanto no escrito?
Sim, mas o estilo varia. Marcadores formais como "furthermore", "in conclusion" e "with regard to" são mais comuns na escrita acadêmica. Os conversacionais, como "I mean", "you know" e "anyway", são típicos do inglês falado. Este guia foca em marcadores que funcionam bem em ambos os contextos.
Como praticar o uso natural dos marcadores discursivos?
O método mais eficaz é notar os marcadores em input real: podcasts, palestras, entrevistas e vídeos com falantes nativos. Quando você ouve "having said that" ou "a case in point" em contexto, observe como funciona. Depois tente reproduzir em sua própria fala. A escuta ativa na plataforma InputEnglishHub oferece milhares de exemplos reais.
Quais marcadores são mais úteis para o IELTS e a escrita acadêmica?
Para o IELTS Task 2 e ensaios acadêmicos, os mais valiosos são: "furthermore", "however", "in contrast", "as a result", "in conclusion", "for instance" e "in terms of". Usá-los corretamente — em vez de conectores simples como "and" ou "but" — é um dos sinais mais claros de um escritor acima de Band 7.
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