Meaning
Used to draw attention to important information, especially in formal written communication such as emails or notices, while maintaining a polite tone.
Primary Function
Attention‑directing discourse marker
Communicative Purpose
To highlight critical details that the reader must acknowledge without altering tone or formality.
Pattern
Please note that
Core Structure
Please note that
Função primária
Attention‑directing discourse marker
Propósito comunicativo
To highlight critical details that the reader must acknowledge without altering tone or formality.
Situações de gatilho
Official announcements, contractual clauses, procedural updates sent via email or printed documents, and important notifications.
Contextos
Professional English correspondence, business letters, corporate memos, regulatory disclosures, and formal notices.
Padrão
Please note that
Estrutura central
Please note that
Slots de substituição
The variable part can be replaced with important information, such as dates, times, or key details.
Colocados típicos
- deadline
- changes
- meeting schedule
- application submission
Substituições comuns
- please be advised that
- kindly be informed
- note that
Erros comuns
overuse leading to a tone that sounds bureaucratic, missing 'that' in spoken communication
Similar / contraste
for your information, FYI, kindly note
Interferências
learners may use 'please notice' instead of 'note', which is the standard collocation
Família do chunk
- attention markers
Nuance
imperative politeness, standard in business emails, formal notices, and official announcements
Efeito pragmático
marks importance while maintaining formality and professionalism
Dica de memória
office closed
Nota
please note that
Upgrade path
remember → please note that → kindly note
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