abordagem
/a.boʁˈda.ʒẽj̃/
The Portuguese word for approach is abordagem.
Abordagem refers to a method, a strategy or a way of dealing with a problem. It is the noun form of the verb abordar, which means to approach a topic or a person to speak with them.
Meaning: (intransitive) to come or go near, in place or time (verb)
Which one should you use?
While abordagem describes a method, strategy or way of dealing with a problem, rather than physical movement, aproximação should be used when referring to the physical act of moving closer to something or the narrowing of a gap in time. To describe a physical way into a building or place, use acesso or entrada.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word abordagem has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /a.boʁˈda.ʒẽj̃/.
Did you know?
- The noun abordagem comes from the French word 'abordage', which specifically referred to the act of boarding a ship during naval combat.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, abordagem is frequently used by police to describe a 'stop and frisk' or a tactical street intercept.
- While abordagem can be a strategy, using abordar with a person can sometimes imply an intrusive or unwanted approach, such as a street vendor interrupting a pedestrian.
Examples in context
- Essa foi minha abordagem.That was my approach.This sentence demonstrates the use of abordagem to identify a specific approach.Tatoeba #7923943 by piterkeo, translation #5752437 by CM
- Vamos tentar outra abordagem.Let's try another approach.This sentence shows how to suggest trying a different abordagem.Tatoeba #7232770 by MacGyver, translation #2007452 by CK
- Sugiro uma abordagem diferente.I suggest a different approach.This sentence is a way to suggest a different abordagem.Tatoeba #7923944 by piterkeo, translation #2406822 by CK
- Eu gostaria de discutir uma nova abordagem para este problemaI would like to discuss a new approach to this problem
- A abordagem desse estudo é inovadoraThe approach of this study is innovative
- Chegue perto dele e pergunte o que ele achaApproach him and ask what he thinks
- Vá falar com o chefe para expor sua opiniãoGo talk to the boss to share your opinion
- Você pode se aproximar mais desse grupo de pessoasYou can approach that group of people more
- Não vimos resultados com a abordagem anterior.We didn't see results with the previous approach.
- Vá falar com ele e se aproxime com cuidado.Go talk to him and approach cautiously.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are discussing how to talk to a difficult client.
- FelipeMariana, como deve ser a nossa abordagem?Mariana, how should our approach be?
- MarianaA abordagem deve ser bem calma e profissional.The approach must be very calm and professional.
- FelipeVocê acha que essa abordagem vai funcionar?Do you think this approach will work?
- MarianaSim, Felipe, é a melhor forma de resolver.Yes, Felipe, it is the best way to resolve it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry abordagem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abordagem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
