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How to Say ‘I'd appreciate it if you let us know’ in Portuguese

Agradecia que nos avisasse

ah-grah-duh-SEE-ah kuh nohs a-vee-ZAH-suh

[ah-grah-duh-SEE-ah kuh nohs a-vee-ZAH-suh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a very polite, slightly formal request, typical of restaurant staff speaking to customers. It's courteous rather than cold.

Phrase Breakdown

Agradecia

[ah-grah-duh-SEE-ah]

I would appreciate

From 'agradecer'; polite way to say thanks.

Example

Agradecia a sua ajuda.

I'd appreciate your help.

que nos avisasse

kuh nohs a-vee-ZAH-suh

if you let us know

'Avisasse' is the imperfect subjunctive of 'avisar'. Say 'k' nuz a-vi-ZA-s''. The 's' of 'nos' becomes 'z' before a vowel.

Example

Pedi que nos avisasse.

I asked him to let us know.

Words in this phrase

que

[kuh]

that

Often used in expressions like claro que sim to reinforce the statement.

Example

Acho que podemos colaborar bem.

I think that we can collaborate well.

nos

[nohs]

Refers to the speaker and one or more others.

Example

Eles nos viram na loja.

They saw us at the store.

avisasse

[a-vee-ZAH-suh]

you let know / you notify

Imperfect subjunctive of 'avisar', to inform or warn; polite 'you' form.

Example

Pedi que me avisasse.

I asked you to let me know.

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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