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How to Say ‘I'll call back’ in Portuguese

Volto a ligar

VOHL-too ah lee-GAR

[VOHL-too ah lee-GAR]

💬 Usage Tip: voltar a + a verb means "to do it again". Volto a perguntar means "I'll ask again".

Phrase Breakdown

Volto

[VOHL-too]

I go back to / I do again

From 'voltar'; 'voltar a' + verb means to do something again.

Example

Volto a tentar amanhã.

I'll try again tomorrow.

[ah]

In European Portuguese, this particle is used with an infinitive to show an ongoing action.

Example

Estou a aprender novas estratégias de networking.

I am learning new networking strategies.

ligar

[lee-GAR]

to call (phone)

Verb meaning to phone someone; also to switch on.

Example

Vou ligar à minha mãe.

I'm going to call my mother.

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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