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How to Say ‘If you pass the test’ in Portuguese

Se passares no teste

suh puh-SAH-resh no TESH-tuh

[suh puh-SAH-resh no TESH-tuh]

💬 Usage Tip: When se "if" points to the future, the verb takes a special ending, -res for tu: se passares, se quiseres "if you want". Also note that you pass no a test, not just "pass the test".

Phrase Breakdown

Se passares

suh puh-SAH-resh

If you pass

'Passares' is the future subjunctive, used after 'se' (if) for future conditions. Say it 'pa-SA-resh'.

Example

Se passares, ligas-me.

If you pass, call me.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

A conjunction used to introduce a condition politely.

Example

Comecei com «Se» for possível para fazer um pedido com cuidado.

I started with “If” possible to make a request carefully.

passares

[puh-SAH-resh]

you pass

Future subjunctive of 'passar', used after 'se'.

Example

Se passares por cá, liga.

If you come by, call.

no teste

no TESH-tuh

the test

'No' is 'em' plus 'o' (in the). In Portuguese you say 'passar no teste'. 'Teste' sounds like 'TESHT'.

Example

Passei no teste!

I passed the test!

Words in this phrase

[no]

In the

Indicates location or inclusion.

Example

O drink está no bar.

The drink is in the bar.

teste

[TESH-tuh]

test

An exam or trial.

Example

O teste foi fácil.

The test was easy.

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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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