abordar brevemente
1. to mention or discuss a topic briefly or in passing, without going into great detail
The speaker touched upon several important issues during the conference.
O palestrante abordou brevemente várias questões importantes durante a conferência.
2. to make light contact with something or someone
She gently touched upon his shoulder to get his attention.
Ela tocou levemente em seu ombro para chamar sua atenção.
3. to have a slight effect or connection to something
This topic touches upon sensitive cultural matters.
Este tópico toca em questões culturais sensíveis.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'touch upon' is a common phrase used in academic, professional, and everyday discourse to indicate brief or superficial treatment of a topic. It conveys politeness and suggests the speaker acknowledges a topic exists but isn't diving deep into it, which is often used in formal presentations, meetings, and written communications.
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