How do you say "I'll do my best." in Portuguese?

"I'll do my best." in Portuguese is "Vou fazer o melhor.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘I'll do my best.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Vou fazer o melhor." mean in English?

"Vou fazer o melhor." means "I'll do my best." in English. Usage tip: [Vou] + another verb is the everyday way to talk about what you're about to do: [vou fazer] = "I'm going to do / I'll do." Same pattern: [vou tentar] = "I'll try."

Vou fazer o melhor.

voh fah-ZAIR oo muh-LYOR

[voh fah-ZAIR oo muh-LYOR]

💬 Usage Tip: [Vou] + another verb is the everyday way to talk about what you're about to do: [vou fazer] = "I'm going to do / I'll do." Same pattern: [vou tentar] = "I'll try."

Phrase Breakdown

Vou fazer

voh fah-ZAIR

I will do / I'm going to do

Future intention using ir + infinitive.

Example

Vou fazer tudo hoje.

I’m going to do everything today.

Words in this phrase

Vou

[voh]

I am going to

Used to express intention in the near future.

Example

Vou fazer o possível para chegar mais perto.

I'm going to do what I can to get closer.

fazer

[fah-ZAIR]

do, make

Basic verb often used in promises or offers of help.

Example

Vou fazer tudo para o deixar à porta.

I'm going to do everything to drop you off at the door.

O melhor

oo muh-LYOR

The best

Refers to doing something in the best way possible.

Example

Vou dar o meu melhor.

I will give my best.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the

Article in the phrase 'o melhor' meaning 'the best.'

Example

Vou fazer o melhor para evitar o trânsito.

I'm going to do my best to avoid the traffic.

melhor

[muh-LYOR]

best

Means the best possible option or effort.

Example

Vou fazer o melhor, mesmo com a rua cortada.

I'll do my best, even with the street blocked.

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