How to say “Let’s do this again sometime” in Portuguese

Introduction

Learning a friendly way to say you enjoyed time with someone and want to meet again is a key skill in Brazilian Portuguese. This article explains how to say let us do this again sometime in natural, beginner-friendly Brazilian Portuguese, with vocabulary, short dialogues, common replies, and useful tips for real social situations.

Core phrase and basic meaning

The most natural and common way to say let us do this again sometime in Brazilian Portuguese is Vamos fazer isso de novo algum dia. This phrase is polite, casual, and works with friends, coworkers, classmates, or new acquaintances.

Breakdown of the phrase:

Vamos — we go / we will / let us (used to make a suggestion).

fazer — to do or to make.

isso — this.

de novo — again.

algum dia — someday / sometime.

Alternative natural ways to say it

Here are several common variations you can use depending on tone and context. Use the first appearance of each Portuguese term in strong, then repeat later in emphasized form.

Vamos repetir isso qualquer hora

Temos que fazer isso de novo

Vamos marcar de novo

Preciso repetir isso com você

Vamos repetir isso qualquer hora is more casual and suggests finding a time soon.

Temos que fazer isso de novo literally means we have to do this again and sounds enthusiastic.

Vamos marcar de novo focuses on scheduling another meeting and is useful when you want to set a date.

Preciso repetir isso com você can be friendly and slightly more personal, meaning I need to do this again with you.

How to adjust for formality and friendliness

Brazilian Portuguese changes slightly depending on how well you know the person.

Informal, friendly (friends, peers):

Vamos fazer isso de novo

Polite or slightly formal (new coworker, older person):

Podemos fazer isso de novo algum dia?

Short and casual for texts or quick goodbyes:

Vamos fazer de novo!

To suggest scheduling explicitly:

Quer marcar outro dia?

Use Vamos fazer isso de novo with friends; use Podemos fazer isso de novo algum dia? when being polite or asking permission.

Helpful vocabulary for related conversations

agendar — to schedule

marcar — to set/arrange a date

qualquer hora — anytime

próxima semana — next week

final de semana — weekend

depois — later

quando você puder — when you can

These words let you make more specific suggestions. For example, you can say Vamos marcar para o próximo final de semana? to propose meeting next weekend.

Short dialogues for practical contexts

Dialogue at a coffee shop:

— O café foi ótimo.
— Vamos fazer isso de novo algum dia.

Dialogue after a group study session:

— A reunião ajudou muito.
— Temos que fazer isso de novo. Que tal semana que vem?

Dialogue after a casual date:

— Gostei muito de hoje.
— Eu também. Vamos marcar de novo!

Dialogue in a work context (polite):

— Obrigado pelo tempo.
— Podemos fazer isso de novo algum dia, se for conveniente.

How to propose a specific plan

Beginners often want to move beyond vague someday to a concrete plan. Use marcar or agendar to propose dates and times.

Useful structures:

Vamos marcar para + time/place — Vamos marcar para sábado à tarde?

Que tal + suggestion — Que tal tomar um café na terça?

Você pode + time — Você pode na próxima semana?

Example: Vamos marcar para o próximo sábado às 15h no parque?

Common replies and polite responses

If someone says they want to meet again, here are natural replies.

Positive replies:

Claro, vamos!

Adorei a ideia

Neutral/need to check:

Deixe-me ver minha agenda

Posso confirmar depois?

Negative but polite:

Infelizmente estou ocupado(a) essa semana

Mas depois posso combinar

Note the gendered ending in ocupado vs ocupada. Use ocupado if you identify as male, ocupada if you identify as female; both are fine for beginners to learn.

Common mistakes beginners make

Mixing European Portuguese phrases or using literal English structure can sound awkward. Avoid word-for-word translations like let us do this again sometime = vamos fazer isso outra vez um dia. Instead use natural options like Vamos fazer isso de novo algum dia.

Forgetting prepositions or using the wrong verb: do not use fazer sem context. Saying Vamos repetir is okay but may sound more formal in some contexts. Prefer Vamos fazer isso de novo or Vamos marcar de novo for friendly conversations.

Incorrect time expressions: Saying qualquer dia can be unclear. Use algum dia for someday and qualquer hora for anytime. For specific plans use próxima semana or sábado.

Pronunciation tips for beginners

Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation is musical and nasal in some vowels. Short tips:

Vamos — VAH-moo-sh (the s sounds like s between vowels)

fazer — fah-ZEHR (the final r is softer than English r)

isso — EE-soo

de novo — dee NOH-voo

algum dia — ahl-GOOM JEE-ah

Listening and repeating short phrases helps. Try to mimic the rhythm more than individual sounds.

Real-world examples a beginner might use

Meeting a coworker after work:

— Foi bom trabalhar com você hoje.
— Vamos marcar de novo para tomar um café?

After a language exchange session:

— Obrigado pela conversa.
— Eu gostei. Vamos fazer isso de novo algum dia.

At the end of a dinner with friends:

— A noite foi ótima.
— Com certeza. Temos que fazer isso de novo em breve.

Polite follow-up messages (text examples)

Short message to arrange another meeting:

Oi, tudo bem? Gostei do encontro. Vamos marcar de novo na próxima semana?

Casual follow-up:

Adorei hoje! Quando você pode repetir isso?

Work follow-up (formal):

Olá, obrigado pela reunião. Podemos agendar outra para continuar a conversa?

Quick recap of best choices for beginners

Use Vamos fazer isso de novo algum dia for a general, polite suggestion.

Use Vamos fazer isso de novo for casual friendly contexts.

Use Vamos marcar de novo or Vamos marcar para… when you want to set a specific time.

Respond with Claro, vamos!, Adorei a ideia, or Deixe-me ver minha agenda depending on availability.

Conclusion

Knowing how to say let us do this again sometime in Brazilian Portuguese makes your social interactions warmer and more natural. Start with Vamos fazer isso de novo algum dia, then try variations like Vamos marcar de novo and concrete scheduling phrases. Use the sample dialogues and vocabulary to feel comfortable proposing and replying to future meetups.