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"Long time no see" in Portuguese: quanto tempo!
quanto tempo!
Long time no see in Portuguese is quanto tempo! Brazilians say it with a hug when they bump into someone after months.
Street bump
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How to pronounce quanto tempo!
Say it
KWAN-too TEM-poo
/ˈquɐn.tu ˈtẽ.pu/
KWAN-too TEM-poo
"Long time no see" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| quanto tempo! | long time no see! Default reunion line. | Default reunion line. |
| quanto tempo, hein? | long time no see, huh? Casual. | Casual. |
| faz tempo! | it's been a while! Related vibe. | Related vibe. |
| saudades! | missed you! Often follows. | Often follows. |
How to use quanto tempo! in real life
- 1Street bump
Oi! Quanto tempo! Como você está?
Hi! Long time no see! How are you?
Full phrase.
- 2Party
Quanto tempo! Nem te reconheci de longe.
Long time no see! I didn't recognize you from afar.
Surprise.
- 3Work reunion
Quanto tempo, colega! Vamos almoçar?
Long time no see, coworker! Lunch?
Invite.
Mistakes English speakers make with quanto tempo!
Incorrect: Long time no see!
Correct: Quanto tempo!
Use the Portuguese reunion phrase.
Incorrect: Quanto tempo faz que… (as a substitute only).
Correct: Quanto tempo!
The set greeting is quanto tempo!
Good to know
Quanto tempo! often comes with a hug or cheek kiss. Follow with e aí? or saudades—Brazilians expect a short catch-up, not a quick wave.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Running into an old classmate
ChatPal
Maria! Quanto tempo!
Maria! Long time no see!
You
Quanto tempo mesmo! Tudo bem?
Long time no see indeed! Everything good?
ChatPal
Tudo. Vamos tomar um café?
All good. Shall we grab a coffee?
You
Vamos!
Let's!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Long time no see" in Portuguese
Long time no see?
Quanto tempo!
Add warmth?
Quanto tempo! Saudades!
Casual tag?
Quanto tempo, hein?
What next?
Ask Como você está? or E aí?
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