How to Say ‘I'll go and ask’ in Portuguese
Vou lá perguntar
voo lah Per-goon-tar
[voo lah Per-goon-tar]
💬 Usage Tip: lá "there" adds the idea of going over to do something. Swap the verb: vou lá buscar "I'll go and get it".
Phrase Breakdown
Vou
[voo]
I am going to
Used to indicate a future action planned by the speaker.
Vou preparar um café para nós.
I am going to prepare a coffee for us.
lá
[lah]
there
Refers to a location that is not here.
Dentro do teu armário está onde o estilo está lá.
Inside your wardrobe is where the style is there.
perguntar
[Per-goon-tar]
To ask
To inquire or seek an answer to a question.
Ela foi perguntar sobre o horário.
She went to ask about the schedule.
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