Portuguese · Real conversations
How to say “I need more time.” in Portuguese
Explain that the current time allowance is insufficient.
Preciso de mais tempo.
I need more time.
Give a realistic proposed time when the other person needs a decision.
Use it in three situations
A project discussion
Preciso de mais tempo.
I need more time.
A difficult task
Preciso de mais tempo para conferir isto.
I need more time to check this.
A delivery update
Posso ter mais um dia?
Could I have one more day?
What to watch for
The statement expresses a need but does not itself establish a new deadline.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine work updates. Say this in Portuguese: I need more time to check this.
Reveal a sample reply
Preciso de mais tempo para conferir isto.
I need more time to check this.
Build a useful exchange
Explain progress and agree on a priority.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Portuguese
These guides use Brazilian Portuguese. Você is a common everyday address; senhor or senhora may fit a more formal interaction. Eu gostaria and poderia can soften requests without making them complicated.
Keep the accents and nasal spellings, such as não and conexão. Portuguese in Portugal may use different everyday vocabulary or pronouns. The examples aim for broadly understandable Brazilian wording.
