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How to Say ‘I'll call the repairman today and then let you know.’ in Portuguese

Ligo ao técnico hoje e depois aviso.

LEE-goo ow TEK-nee-koo OHZH ee duh-POYSH ah-VEE-zoo

[LEE-goo ow TEK-nee-koo OHZH ee duh-POYSH ah-VEE-zoo]

💬 Usage Tip: Ligo and aviso are ordinary present forms, but Portuguese uses them for near-future promises. In the same way, amanhã vou means "I'll go tomorrow".

Phrase Breakdown

Ligo ao técnico hoje

LEE-goo ow TEK-nee-koo OHZH

I'll call the technician today

'Hoje' means today. The 'h' is silent and the 'j' is soft, so it sounds like 'OH-zh'.

Example

Ligo à minha mãe hoje.

I'll call my mother today.

Words in this phrase

Ligo

[LEE-goo]

I call (phone)

Present tense of 'ligar', used with 'a' to phone someone.

Example

Ligo-te amanhã.

I'll call you tomorrow.

[ow]

to the

A + o: to the (masculine).

Example

Vou ao escritório.

I'm going to the office.

técnico

[TEK-nee-koo]

technician

A professional who repairs equipment.

Example

O técnico arranjou o esquentador.

The technician fixed the water heater.

hoje

[OHZH]

today

Adverb meaning this present day.

Example

Hoje está sol.

Today it's sunny.

e depois aviso.

ee duh-POYSH ah-VEE-zoo

and then I'll let you know.

'Depois' means then or afterwards and sounds like 'd'POYSH'. 'Aviso' comes from 'avisar' (to let someone know) and sounds like 'a-VEE-zoo'.

Example

Vejo e depois aviso.

I'll check and then let you know.

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.

depois

[duh-POYSH]

after / later

Adverb meaning later or afterwards, useful for arranging follow-up timing.

Example

Podemos falar depois da apresentação.

We can talk after the presentation.

aviso

[ah-VEE-zoo]

I warn / I'm letting you know

First person of 'avisar', to warn or give notice.

Example

Aviso-te quando chegar.

I'll let you know when I arrive.

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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