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How to Say ‘It might take us longer’ in Portuguese

Podemos demorar mais

poh-deh-mos deh-moh-rahr mah-eez

[poh-deh-mos deh-moh-rahr mah-eez]

💬 Usage Tip: Podemos literally means "we can," but with travel it often softens into "we might" or "it could." You can reuse that softening in podemos apanhar trânsito — "we might hit traffic."

Phrase Breakdown

Podemos

[poh-deh-mos]

We can

Indicates an ability or permission for a group of people.

Example

Podemos demorar mais se necessário.

We can take more time if necessary.

demorar

[deh-moh-rahr]

to take a long time

Refers to something that requires more time than usual.

Example

Podemos demorar um pouco para chegar.

We might take a while to arrive.

mais

[mah-eez]

Used to refer to a greater extent or additional amount.

Example

Vamos demorar mais por causa do trânsito.

We will take longer because of the traffic.

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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