for example
[fər ɪɡˈzæmpəl]
adverbial phrase
por exemplo
1. used to introduce one or more things that illustrate or clarify a statement
Many countries have won the World Cup, for example, Brazil and Germany.
Muitos países ganharam a Copa do Mundo, por exemplo, Brasil e Alemanha.
2. to give an instance that demonstrates or supports a general statement
Some fruits are tropical, for example mangoes and coconuts.
Algumas frutas são tropicais, por exemplo, mangas e cocos.
This is a universal phrase used equally in English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions. In academic and formal writing, both 'for example' and its abbreviation 'e.g.' are widely used in English, while 'por exemplo' and 'p. ex.' are the equivalent forms in Portuguese. The phrase is considered neutral and appropriate across all contexts and social registers.
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