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How to Say ‘But don't complain about the traffic later, alright?’ in Portuguese

Mas depois não se queixe do trânsito, está bem?

mahsh duh-POYS nao seh KAY-sheh Do TRAN-see-too eh-stah BAYNG

[mahsh duh-POYS nao seh KAY-sheh Do TRAN-see-too eh-stah BAYNG]

Phrase Breakdown

Mas depois

mahsh duh-POYS

But afterwards

'Depois' means 'later' or 'afterwards'. Say it as 'mazh d-POYSH'.

Example

Mas depois falamos.

But we'll talk later.

Words in this phrase

Mas

[mahsh]

but

Used to introduce a condition or playful twist, often teasing in a flirty way.

Example

Mas não penses que me convences assim tão facilmente.

But don’t think you can convince me that easily.

depois

[duh-POYS]

then; afterwards

Sequencing word used to say what happens next in a trip (e.g., after the tram, then the train).

Example

Depois de saíres do elétrico, segues para a estação.

After you get off the tram, you head to the station.

não se queixe do trânsito,

nao seh KAY-sheh Do TRAN-see-too

don't complain about the traffic,

A formal negative command. Keep 'do trânsito' together with the verb.

Example

Não se queixe do calor.

Don't complain about the heat.

Words in this phrase

não

[nao]

not

Used to make a verb negative.

Example

Eu não gosto dessa rota.

I do not like this route.

[seh]

yourself

Used in many contexts to refer to the person being addressed.

Example

Cuide de "se" mesmo.

Take care of yourself.

queixe

[KAY-sheh]

complain

Subjunctive/command form of 'queixar-se', to complain.

Example

Não se queixe do tempo.

Don't complain about the weather.

[Do]

Of the

Used to indicate possession or association.

Example

Você gosta de ir do bar na esquina?

Do you like going to the bar on the corner?

trânsito

[TRAN-see-too]

Traffic

Refers to the vehicles moving on a road or public highway.

Example

O trânsito está muito lento hoje.

The traffic is very slow today.

está bem?

eh-stah BAYNG

okay?

A very common tag question. Often shortened to 'tá bem'. 'Bem' is nasal.

Example

Vemo-nos amanhã, está bem?

See you tomorrow, okay?

Words in this phrase

está

[eh-stah]

A form of 'ser' or 'estar', used to indicate state or location.

Example

O tempo está bom hoje.

The weather is good today.

bem

[BAYNG]

Well / OK / Fine

Used to show agreement or to acknowledge information; in conversation at a station: “Bem.” = “Okay.”

Example

Bem, então vou já para a plataforma 6.

Okay, then I’ll go now to platform 6.

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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