Breakdown of Ora, é de notar que a incerteza exige um perito cauteloso.
ser
to be
de
of / from / by (means of transport) / wearing (attire)
um
a / an / some (all forms)
que
that (conjunction)
exigir
to demand
notar
to notice
ora
now / sometimes (e.g. ora... ora...)
o perito
the expert
a incerteza
the uncertainty
cauteloso
cautious
Questions & Answers about Ora, é de notar que a incerteza exige um perito cauteloso.
Why do we use é de notar instead of just the passive voice é notado?
The structure ser de + infinitive (like é de notar) is an evaluative impersonal construction. It translates to "it is to be noted" or "it is worth noting." It expresses that noting this fact is necessary or highly appropriate. If you used the passive é notado, it would simply mean "it is noted" as a plain fact, losing the nuance that you are actively drawing attention to it.
Why is Ora used here instead of agora for the word "Now"?
Ora is a discourse marker used to transition to a new point, summarize, or draw attention to a logical conclusion, much like saying "Well," or "Now then," in English. It does not refer to time. If you wanted to talk about the current moment in time, you would use agora.
Impersonal expressions often trigger the subjunctive. Why is exige in the indicative mood?
You usually need the subjunctive after impersonal expressions that show doubt, emotion, or opinion (like é bom que). However, é de notar que is used to highlight a reality or state a fact. Because you are declaring what the uncertainty actually demands, the verb exige remains in the indicative.
Does the word perito have anything to do with danger?
It is a very common mix-up for learners to confuse perito (expert or specialist) with perigo (danger), but they are completely different words. Here, a perito cauteloso is a cautious expert.
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