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"Soon" in Portuguese: logo

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Say it: LAW-gooadverb/ˈlo.ɡu/

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.
I'll reply soon, as soon as I leave the meeting.
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How to pronounce logo

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LAW-goo

/ˈlo.ɡu/

LAW-goo. Em breve is ẽỹ BREH-vee.

"Soon" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
logosoon

Default adverb.

em brevesoon / shortly

Softer or written tone.

logo maislater today / soon

Same-day soon.

até logosee you soon

Goodbye phrase.

How to use logo in real life

  1. 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.

  2. 2Delivery update

    O pedido chega logo, em uns vinte minutos.

    The order arrives soon, in about twenty minutes.

    Chega logo for imminent arrival.

  3. 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.

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Waiting for a friend downstairs

  1. ChatPal

    Estou no carro. Você desce logo?

    I'm in the car. Are you coming down soon?

  2. You

    Desço logo. fecho a janela.

    I'll come down soon. Just closing the window.

  3. ChatPal

    Beleza. Se demorar, me avisa logo.

    Okay. If you're delayed, tell me soon.

  4. 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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