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How to Say ‘Next week’ in Portuguese

Na próxima semana

nuh PROH-see-muh suh-MAH-nuh

[nuh PROH-see-muh suh-MAH-nuh]

💬 Usage Tip: Na is em + a, so na próxima semana literally comes from 'in the next week'. This contraction is extremely common in Portuguese.

Phrase Breakdown

[nuh]

in the / on the

Contraction used with feminine nouns to indicate time or place.

Example

Na segunda-feira envio a mensagem de seguimento.

On Monday I will send the follow-up message.

[PROH-see-muh]

Describes the following feminine noun in time sequence.

Example

Na próxima conversa, posso explicar melhor a ideia.

In the next conversation, I can explain the idea better.

semana

[suh-MAH-nuh]

week

Time period of seven days, often used when arranging meetings.

Example

Esta semana estou ocupado, mas na outra não.

This week I am busy, but not the other one.

Guides for Portuguese learners

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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