Breakdown of Para um utilizador normal, o preço é uma grande desvantagem.
ser
to be
um
a / an / some (all forms)
grande
big / large
para
to / for
o preço
the price
normal
normal
a desvantagem
the disadvantage
o utilizador
the user
Questions & Answers about Para um utilizador normal, o preço é uma grande desvantagem.
Why is 'Para' used here instead of 'Por'?
I've sometimes seen the word 'usuário' for user. Is 'utilizador' more common?
Yes, in European Portuguese, utilizador is the standard word for a 'user' (especially in technology and services). Usuário is the standard term in Brazilian Portuguese, so you will see it often online, but you should stick to utilizador in Portugal.
Why does the adjective 'grande' come before the noun 'desvantagem'?
Usually, Portuguese adjectives come after the noun. However, grande is a very common exception. When placed before the noun, it means 'great' or 'significant' in an abstract sense (a major disadvantage). If placed after the noun, it describes physical size, which wouldn't make sense for a disadvantage.
How could I use 'no entanto' or 'porém' to add a contrast to this sentence?
Since this sentence states a negative point (a disadvantage), you can use no entanto or porém (however) to introduce a positive feature right after it. For example: Para um utilizador normal, o preço é uma grande desvantagem, no entanto, a qualidade é excelente. (For a normal user, the price is a big disadvantage, however, the quality is excellent). Both connectors work perfectly here!
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