Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Later" in Portuguese: mais tarde
mais tarde
Note: also: depois
Later in Portuguese is mais tarde. Depois also means later/after and is extremely common. Até mais tarde is see you later.
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How to pronounce mais tarde
Say it
mah-ees TAR-jee
/ˈmajs ˈtaʁ.dʒi/
mah-ees TAR-jee
"Later" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mais tarde | later Clock/time later. | Clock/time later. |
| depois | later / afterwards Very common synonym feel. | Very common synonym feel. |
| até mais tarde | see you later Goodbye. | Goodbye. |
| mais tarde ainda | even later Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
How to use mais tarde in real life
- 1Rescheduling
Podemos falar mais tarde, depois das seis?
Can we talk later, after six?
Mais tarde + concrete time.
- 2Busy now
Agora não dá. Te ligo mais tarde.
Not now. I'll call you later.
Te ligo mais tarde.
- 3Leaving
Até mais tarde! Cuida.
See you later! Take care.
Goodbye form.
Mistakes English speakers make with mais tarde
Incorrect: Te vejo later.
Correct: Te vejo mais tarde.
Use mais tarde.
Incorrect: Mais tarde eu vou (with wrong expectation it means soon).
Correct: Mais tarde = later, not immediately—add a time if needed.
Pair with a clock time when precision matters.
Good to know
Depois and mais tarde both move plans forward. Brazilians often say depois casually even when they mean later today.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Pushing a chat to the evening
ChatPal
Você está livre mais tarde?
Are you free later?
You
Mais tarde sim, depois das sete.
Later yes, after seven.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Te mando mensagem mais tarde.
Perfect. I'll message you later.
You
Combinado. Até mais tarde!
Deal. See you later!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Later" in Portuguese
Later?
Mais tarde.
Also depois?
Yes—very common.
See you later?
Até mais tarde / até mais.
Call you later?
Te ligo mais tarde.
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