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How to Say ‘Let's ask’ in Portuguese

Vamos perguntar

VAH-moosh pehr-gun-TAR

[VAH-moosh pehr-gun-TAR]

💬 Usage Tip: vamos + another verb is a very common way to say let's ...: vamos perguntar, vamos ver, vamos falar. In Portugal, the o in vamos is usually reduced, so it sounds closer to (VAH-moosh).

Phrase Breakdown

Vamos

[VAH-moosh]

Let's

Used as a call to action, suggesting an idea to do something together.

Example

Vamos perguntar ao dono sobre o gato.

Let's ask the owner about the cat.

perguntar

[pehr-gun-TAR]

To ask

To request information or clarification from someone.

Example

Vamos perguntar ao professor.

Let's ask the teacher.

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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