How to say “I’ll remember that” in Portuguese

Introduction

Learning how to say I’ll remember that in Brazilian Portuguese helps you respond politely in conversations, show attention, and confirm you will keep information in mind. This article explains useful phrases, pronunciation tips, natural replies, short dialogues, and common mistakes for beginners.

Core phrase: how to say I’ll remember that

The most natural and common way to say I’ll remember that in Brazilian Portuguese is Vou lembrar disso. This phrase works in many contexts, from casual chats to polite responses after receiving information.

Breakdown of the phrase:

Vou = I will (from the verb ir used as an auxiliary)

lembrar = to remember or to remind

disso = of that / about that (a contraction of de + isso)

Other common alternatives

Vou me lembrar — I will remember (more reflexive)

Vou me lembrar disso — I will remember that (complete reflexive form)

Vou guardar isso — I will keep that / I’ll hold onto that (used when storing information or a detail)

Anotado — Noted / Got it (short, often used after someone tells you something important)

Fica registrado — It’s noted / It’s recorded (slightly more formal)

When to use each expression

Vou lembrar disso is a versatile, friendly option for everyday use. Use it after someone gives you a tip, a reminder, or important personal information.

Vou me lembrar and vou me lembrar disso emphasize that you personally will keep the memory; they are common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.

Vou guardar isso is useful when someone gives you a practical detail like an address, a password hint, or a recipe ingredient you plan to keep.

Anotado and fica registrado are shorter alternatives. Use anotado in quick conversations or text messages. Use fica registrado in slightly more formal contexts, like meetings or customer service notes.

Pronunciation and rhythm tips

Basic pronunciation guide for beginners:

Vou lembrar disso — VOH lehm-BRAHR JEE-soo

Vou me lembrar disso — VOH mee lehm-BRAHR JEE-soo

Vou guardar isso — VOH goo-DAHR EE-soo

Anotado — ah-noh-TAH-doo

Fica registrado — FEE-kah heh-jees-TRAH-doo

Note that Brazilian Portuguese often links words smoothly. Practice saying the whole phrase rather than each word separately to sound natural.

Short dialogues: real-life beginner examples

At a café

Barista: O café de hoje tem canela. É bom se você gosta de especiarias.

Você: Vou lembrar disso. Obrigado!

Giving directions

Amigo: A padaria fecha às oito, então vá antes.

Você: Vou me lembrar. Valeu!

In a meeting or class

Professor: Entreguem o trabalho na sexta.

Você: Anotado.

Practical vocabulary related to remembering

lembrar — to remember

lembrança — memory, souvenir

guardar — to keep, to store

anotar — to note, to write down

anotação — note

registrar — to register, to record

importante — important

detalhe — detail

valor — value, important point

How to use these vocabulary words

Quero anotar essa informação para não esquecer — I want to write this down so I don’t forget.

Essa lembrança é muito especial — This memory is very special.

Vou guardar essa dica no meu celular — I’ll save this tip on my phone.

Short messages and text examples

Texting a friend

Amigo: Me lembra de comprar leite amanhã.

Você: Vou lembrar disso.

Confirming details

Cliente: Meu horário é às 14h, certo?

Você: Anotado, 14h.

Polite variations and tone

To sound polite and slightly more formal, add por favor or obrigado/obrigada when appropriate.

Example: Vou lembrar disso, obrigado.

If you want to reassure someone more strongly, say eu não vou esquecer or eu vou me lembrar com certeza.

Eu não vou esquecer — I will not forget

Eu vou me lembrar com certeza — I will definitely remember

Using gender in short replies

Remember that Portuguese adjectives and past participles can change by gender, but the phrases we use here are neutral. Say obrigado if you are male, obrigada if you are female when saying thank you.

Common mistakes beginners make

Using lembrar without an object: Saying vou lembrar alone is common in speech, but adding the object clarifies meaning. Prefer vou lembrar disso or vou me lembrar when you’re starting out.

Mixing European terms: Stick to Brazilian expressions like anotado and avoid Portugal-specific vocabulary.

Overusing literal translations: Avoid translating I’ll remember that word-for-word into other forms that sound unnatural, such as eu vou me lembrar aquilo. Use disso instead of aquilo in most cases.

Helpful tips for beginners

Listen and repeat common phrases in context. Short dialogues above are realistic and useful.

Write the phrase in your phone notes as a reminder and practice saying it aloud before you need it.

Use synonyms to vary your speech: vou lembrar disso, vou me lembrar, and anotado are interchangeable depending on tone and formality.

When in doubt, keep it simple: vou lembrar or anotado will usually be understood.

Natural replies you might hear

Legal, obrigado — Cool, thanks (casual)

Perfeito — Perfect

Tá bom — Okay

Beleza — Fine / Great (very common in Brazil)

Ótimo — Great

Example conversation with natural replies

Amiga: Me liga quando chegar em casa, por favor.

Você: Vou lembrar disso. Te ligo mais tarde.

Amiga: Beleza, obrigada!

When writing vs speaking

In written Brazilian Portuguese, especially in messages, brevity is common. Use anotado or vou anotar when confirming you will write something down.

In spoken conversation, you will often hear the reflexive form vou me lembrar or the contraction vou lembrar.

Extra phrase: asking someone to remind you

Sometimes you want someone else to remind you later. Use lembre-me or me lembra.

Lembre-me às nove, por favor — Remind me at nine, please

Me lembra quando você chegar — Remind me when you arrive

Quick reference list

Vou lembrar disso — I’ll remember that

Vou me lembrar — I will remember

Vou guardar isso — I’ll keep that

Anotado — Noted

Fica registrado — It’s noted

Eu não vou esquecer — I will not forget

Me lembra? — Remind me?

Conclusion

Mastering how to say I’ll remember that in Brazilian Portuguese gives you a polite and confident way to respond in everyday situations. Use Vou lembrar disso as your go-to, vary with vou me lembrar and anotado, and practice the short dialogues to sound natural in conversations.