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How to Say ‘So, is there any news in the family?’ in Portuguese

E então, há novidades cá na família?

ee en-TOWN ah noo-vee-DAH-desh kah nah fuh-MEE-lee-uh

[ee en-TOWN ah noo-vee-DAH-desh kah nah fuh-MEE-lee-uh]

Phrase Breakdown

E então,

ee en-TOWN

And so,

This is a casual opener. It sounds like 'ee ee-tão', with the two words blending together.

Example

E então, como estás?

And so, how are you?

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

então

[en-TOWN]

So; then; well

Used to link ideas and introduce what you should do next (very common in spoken instructions).

Example

Então, apanhas a Linha D e mudas na Trindade.

So, you take Line D and change at Trindade.

há novidades

ah noo-vee-DAH-desh

is there any news

In 'há' the 'h' is silent, so it sounds like 'á'. 'Novidades' sounds like 'noo-vee-dá-dsh'.

Example

Há novidades no trabalho?

Is there any news at work?

Words in this phrase

há

[ah]

there is / there are

Form of haver used to say that something exists.

Example

Há interesse em ouvir candidatos no evento.

There is interest in listening to candidates at the event.

novidades

[noo-vee-DAH-desh]

news

Plural of 'novidade'; new things or updates.

Example

Tenho novidades para ti!

I have news for you!

cá na família?

kah nah fuh-MEE-lee-uh

here in the family?

Let your voice rise on 'família' to mark the question.

Example

Está tudo bem cá na família?

Is everything fine here in the family?

Words in this phrase

cá

[kah]

here

An informal word meaning here, often used in spoken Portuguese.

Example

Cá o esperamos no sábado à noite.

We’ll be expecting you here on Saturday night.

[nah]

in the

Contraction of 'em' + 'a', meaning 'in the' for a feminine noun.

Example

Ou na esplanada? se preferir ar livre.

Or on the terrace, if you prefer open air.

família

[fuh-MEE-lee-uh]

family

Literally 'family'; in workplace talk, it suggests closeness, support, and strong bonds.

Example

Algumas empresas descrevem a equipa como família.

Some companies describe the team as family.

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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