Portuguese · Everyday Verbs
"to answer" in Portuguese: responder
responder
To answer in Portuguese is responder. Eu respondo and Você responde are everyday. Responder a mensagem and responder a pergunta are common collocations.
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How to pronounce responder
Say it
hehs-pon-DEHR / hehs-PON-doo
/ʁes.põ.ˈdeʁ/
hehs-pon-DEHR. Eu respondo is hehs-PON-doo.
"to answer" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| responder | to answer / reply Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| eu respondo | I answer Present first person. | Present first person. |
| você responde | you answer Present with você. | Present with você. |
| responder a mensagem | to reply to the message Chats. | Chats. |
| sem resposta | no answer / unanswered Related noun. | Related noun. |
How to use responder in real life
- 1Busy chat
Eu respondo assim que puder.
I'll answer as soon as I can.
Respondo is present/future feel.
- 2Class Q&A
Quem responde a primeira pergunta?
Who answers the first question?
Responde third person.
- 3Email follow-up
Ela ainda não respondeu o e-mail.
She still hasn't answered the email.
Respondeu is past.
Mistakes English speakers make with responder
Incorrect: Eu responder agora.
Correct: Eu respondo agora.
Conjugate: eu respondo.
Incorrect: Answer a pergunta.
Correct: Responde a pergunta. / Responda a pergunta.
Use responder, not English answer.
Good to know
WhatsApp culture expects a quick respondo já even when delayed. Leaving someone sem resposta can feel cold. In formal mail, Aguardo sua resposta is a polite close related to responder.
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Group project chat
ChatPal
Você responde o chefe ou eu respondo?
Do you answer the boss or do I answer?
You
Eu respondo. Já estou digitando.
I'll answer. I'm already typing.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Ele responde rápido.
Perfect. He answers fast.
You
Se não responder, a gente liga.
If he doesn't answer, we call.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to answer" in Portuguese
I answer?
Eu respondo.
Answer a message?
Responder a mensagem / responder a mensagem.
Past tense?
Eu respondi; ela respondeu.
No reply?
Sem resposta.
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