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How to Say ‘Next time, let me know.’ in Portuguese

Da próxima vez, avisa-me.

dah PROH-see-muh vehz ah-VEE-zah-muh

[dah PROH-see-muh vehz ah-VEE-zah-muh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Said with a smile between friends, this is a gentle nudge, not a scolding. A quick message saying you're running late is expected in Portugal.

Phrase Breakdown

Da próxima vez,

dah PROH-see-muh vehz

Next time,

This sets up a future situation. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Da próxima vez, chega mais cedo.

Next time, arrive earlier.

Words in this phrase

Da

[dah]

of the

Contraction of 'de' + 'a', used in expressions like times of day.

Example

Gosto da tarde calma.

I like the calm afternoon.

próxima

[PROH-see-muh]

next

Feminine singular adjective meaning next or upcoming.

Example

Na próxima oportunidade, falamos com mais calma.

At the next opportunity, we'll speak more calmly.

vez

[vehz]

time

Used in expressions about an occasion or experience.

Example

É a primeira vez que venho aqui.

It is the first time I have come here.

avisa-me.

ah-VEE-zah-muh

let me know.

An informal command from 'avisar' (to warn or let know). In European Portuguese the pronoun 'me' goes after the verb, joined by a hyphen.

Example

Se precisares de ajuda, avisa-me.

If you need help, let me know.

Words in this phrase

avisa-me

[ah-VEE-zah-muh]

let me know

Informal imperative of 'avisar' (to warn/inform) plus 'me'.

Example

Quando chegares, avisa-me.

When you arrive, let me know.

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The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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