cláusula
/ˈklaw.zu.lɐ/feminine
In Portuguese, the English word "clause" (as a separate part of a contract) is translated as cláusula. If unsure, use cláusula. Wiktionary also lists artigo.
Meaning: legal: separate part of a contract (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cláusula | /ˈklaw.zu.lɐ/ (Brazil) /ˈklaw.zu.lɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| artigo | /aʁˈt͡ʃi.ɡu/ (Brazil) /aɾˈt͡ʃi.ɡu/ (São Paulo) |
masculine |
In a legal context, cláusula is a noun used to refer to a specific provision or part of a contract.
Which one should you use?
While cláusula refers to a specific provision within a document, the word artigo (article) is used for the numbered divisions of laws, codes or constitutions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of cláusula is cláusulas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈklaw.zu.lɐ/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the phrase cláusula pétrea refers to 'stone clauses' in the Constitution that are absolutely forbidden from being changed or abolished.
- The Portuguese word artigo is etymologically linked to the word for a 'joint' or 'limb' in a body.
- The word artigo does not just refer to text divisions, but also shares the same word used for a physical 'article' or 'commodity' in a shop.
Examples in context
- E no contrato de locação há uma cláusula prevendo isto?Is there a clause in the lease regarding that?This example is useful for asking if a specific clause exists within a lease contract regarding the form cláusula.Tatoeba #2775970 by carlosalberto, translation #2480021 by sharptoothed
- A Cláusula de Nobreza na Constituição dos EUA (Artigo 1, Secção 9) destina-se a impedir que os titulares de cargos federais recebam qualquer tipo de compensação da parte de governos estrangeiros, para evitar uma influência corruptora.The Nobility Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Section 9) is intended to prevent federal officeholders from receiving any type of compensation from foreign governments to avoid a corrupting influence.This example shows how the form cláusula is used when referring to the Nobility Clause of the U.S. Constitution.Tatoeba #11085100 by Cangarejo, translation #11085099 by Cangarejo
- O contrato inclui uma cláusula de rescisão.The contract includes a termination clause.
- Li a cláusula de rescisão ontem.I read the termination clause yesterday.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are reviewing a rental agreement.
- LucasBeatriz, você viu esta cláusula?Beatriz, did you see this clause?
- BeatrizAinda não, Lucas.Not yet, Lucas.
- LucasEla é sobre o depósito.It is about the deposit.
- BeatrizDeixe-me ler agora.Let me read it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clause” translations and entries cláusula, artigo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries artigo, cláusula, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
