How do you say "We look forward to seeing you." in Portuguese?

"We look forward to seeing you." in Portuguese is "Ficamos à sua espera.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘We look forward to seeing you.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Ficamos à sua espera." mean in English?

"Ficamos à sua espera." means "We look forward to seeing you." in English. Usage tip: [Ficamos à sua espera] is a fixed polite formula: literally "we remain waiting for you," but used like "we look forward to seeing you." [Sua] makes it formal; with someone you know well, you'd hear [ficamos à tua espera].

Ficamos à sua espera.

fee-KAH-moosh ah SOO-ah esh-PAIR-ah

[fee-KAH-moosh ah SOO-ah esh-PAIR-ah]

💬 Usage Tip: [Ficamos à sua espera] is a fixed polite formula: literally "we remain waiting for you," but used like "we look forward to seeing you." [Sua] makes it formal; with someone you know well, you'd hear [ficamos à tua espera].

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This sounds natural and professional in confirmations or at the end of a booking call. It's warmer and more personal than a plain closing, without being overly formal.

Phrase Breakdown

Ficamos

[fee-KAH-moosh]

we remain / we will be

Polite hospitality expression introducing that the staff will be waiting for the guest.

Example

Com a reserva confirmada, Ficamos prontos para o receber.

With the reservation confirmed, we are ready to receive you.

À sua espera

ah SOO-ah esh-PAIR-ah

waiting for you

Polite phrase used to say someone will be expecting the other person.

Example

Estaremos à sua espera à entrada.

We’ll be waiting for you at the entrance.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

awaiting / at

Part of the fixed expression 'à sua espera', meaning waiting for you.

Example

A equipa estará à entrada, à sua disposição e À sua espera.

The team will be at the entrance, at your disposal and awaiting you.

sua

[SOO-ah]

your

Formal possessive used in polite customer service language.

Example

Sua reserva inclui uma nota sobre a sua alergia ao marisco.

Your reservation includes a note about your shellfish allergy.

espera

[esh-PAIR-ah]

waiting

In this phrase, it refers to the act of waiting for the customer to arrive.

Example

Estaremos em espera; a Espera será curta quando chegar.

We will be waiting; the wait will be short when you arrive.

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