Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Soon" in Portuguese: logo
logo
Note: also: em breve
Soon in Portuguese is logo. Em breve also means soon and can sound a bit softer. Até logo is see you soon, a fixed goodbye.
Promising a reply
Te respondo logo, assim que sair da reunião.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce logo
Say it
LAW-goo
/ˈlo.ɡu/
LAW-goo. Em breve is ẽỹ BREH-vee.
"Soon" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| logo | soon Default adverb. | Default adverb. |
| em breve | soon / shortly Softer or written tone. | Softer or written tone. |
| logo mais | later today / soon Same-day soon. | Same-day soon. |
| até logo | see you soon Goodbye phrase. | Goodbye phrase. |
How to use logo in real life
- 1Promising a reply
Te respondo logo, assim que sair da reunião.
I'll reply soon, as soon as I leave the meeting.
Logo after the verb is natural.
- 2Delivery update
O pedido chega logo, em uns vinte minutos.
The order arrives soon, in about twenty minutes.
Chega logo for imminent arrival.
- 3Polite email follow-up
Mando o arquivo completo logo, ainda hoje.
I'll send the full file soon, still today.
Logo after the verb keeps the headword clear.
Mistakes English speakers make with logo
Incorrect: Eu venho soon.
Correct: Eu venho logo. / Em breve eu venho.
Use logo or em breve, not English soon.
Incorrect: Logo eu sou aí. (wrong verb)
Correct: Logo eu estou aí. / Já vou.
For ‘I'll be there soon,’ use estar or ir, not ser.
Good to know
Logo can also mean ‘then’ in storytelling (aí logo…). For time, pair it with a clear verb: volto logo, chega logo. Em breve is popular in announcements and emails.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a friend downstairs
ChatPal
Estou no carro. Você desce logo?
I'm in the car. Are you coming down soon?
You
Desço logo. Só fecho a janela.
I'll come down soon. Just closing the window.
ChatPal
Beleza. Se demorar, me avisa logo.
Okay. If you're delayed, tell me soon.
You
Aviso. Estou saindo logo agora.
I will. I'm leaving right soon now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soon" in Portuguese
Is logo or em breve better?
Both mean soon. Logo is snappier; em breve is softer or more written.
What is logo mais?
Soon, often later the same day.
Is até logo the same?
Até logo is a goodbye meaning see you soon.
Where does logo go?
Usually after the verb: volto logo, chega logo.
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