In Brazil, the pronoun "você" is the casual way of saying "you", whilst in Portugal it's used in more formal contexts to denote courteousness.
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Voc
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In Portuguese, simply change "você" for "o senhor" or "a senhora" to turn a phrase formal.
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I do not understand why you are so negative and annoyed about this. Let us be happy with each other! Let us be optimistic! Let us say: The Netherlands can do it again! The VOC mentality, looking over borders, powerful! Hmm?
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[…] liquid membrane-forming compound for curing and sealing compliant with ASTM C1315 requirements (there are no VOC requirements with this option)
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