Introduction
Learning to ask for repetition politely is a key skill for beginners in Brazilian Portuguese. This article explains how to say Can we practice this part again? and related phrases, gives vocabulary, example sentences, short dialogues, common replies, tips, and typical mistakes so you can use these expressions naturally in class, with a tutor, or with language partners.
- Core phrase and literal meaning
- Other natural ways to ask the same thing
- Key vocabulary and short explanations
- Simple example sentences with context
- Beginner-friendly short dialogues
- Politeness and tone
- Common replies you might hear
- Pronunciation tips for key words
- Useful variations for different situations
- Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
- Practical situations to use these phrases
- Short practice scripts to read aloud
- Quick checklist before asking to repeat
- Conclusion
Core phrase and literal meaning
The most direct way to ask Can we practice this part again? in Brazilian Portuguese is Podemos praticar esta parte de novo?
Breakdown of the phrase:
Podemos — first-person plural of poder, meaning can or may; literally we can.
praticar — to practice.
esta parte — this part; refers to a section of the lesson, an exercise, or a specific skill.
de novo — again; commonly used in spoken Brazilian Portuguese. You may also hear outra vez which is equally common.
Other natural ways to ask the same thing
Você pode repetir esta parte? — Can you repeat this part? Useful when speaking to a teacher or tutor.
Vamos repetir esta parte? — Shall we repeat this part? A collaborative suggestion that includes the speaker.
Posso praticar esta parte de novo? — Can I practice this part again? Good when asking for extra practice time for yourself.
Podemos fazer esta parte de novo? — Can we do this part again? Slightly more general, includes doing not only practicing.
When to use each version
Use Podemos praticar esta parte de novo? when you want to include teacher and classmates and emphasize practicing. Use Você pode repetir esta parte? if you need the teacher to repeat instructions or a phrase. Use Posso praticar esta parte de novo? when you ask for more time just for yourself, for example during a tutoring session or self-study segment.
Key vocabulary and short explanations
Podemos — we can; polite and inclusive. Can be swapped for Vamos if you want to suggest doing something together.
Posso — can I; used when you ask permission or request time to do something yourself.
Você pode — can you; direct request to another person.
praticar — to practice; used for language drills, skills, exercises, or rehearsal.
repetir — to repeat; useful when you need someone to say something again rather than practice it.
esta parte — this part; refers to a specific section, paragraph, sentence, or activity.
de novo — again; informal and very common. Alternative: outra vez.
Simple example sentences with context
Podemos praticar esta parte de novo? — I didn’t catch the pronunciation, can we practice this part again?
Você pode repetir esta parte, por favor? — Can you repeat this part, please? Useful mid-lesson.
Posso praticar esta parte de novo com você depois da aula? — Can I practice this part again with you after class? A polite request to a teacher or partner.
Vamos repetir esta parte só mais uma vez? — Shall we repeat this part just one more time? Good in group practice.
Beginner-friendly short dialogues
Dialogue: in a classroom
Aluno: Podemos praticar esta parte de novo?
Professor: Claro, vamos fazer de novo. Onde você teve dificuldade?
Translation notes: Claro means of course; Onde você teve dificuldade? asks where the difficulty was.
Dialogue: between language partners
Parceiro A: Você pode repetir esta parte?
Parceiro B: Sim — eu vou falar mais devagar.
Translation notes: eu vou falar mais devagar means I will speak more slowly, a common helpful response.
Dialogue: asking for private practice
Aluno: Posso praticar esta parte de novo com você depois?
Amigo: Claro, podemos nos encontrar às cinco.
Translation notes: podemos nos encontrar às cinco means we can meet at five; useful to see real scheduling language.
Politeness and tone
Beginners should use por favor or please to be polite. You can place por favor at the end or near the verb:
Podemos praticar esta parte de novo, por favor?
Você pode repetir esta parte, por favor?
To sound extra polite or formal, use poderia instead of pode or podemos, which is the conditional form:
Poderia repetir esta parte, por favor? — Could you repeat this part, please? Good with new teachers or in formal contexts.
Common replies you might hear
Claro — Of course.
Claro, vamos repetir — Sure, let’s repeat it.
Sim, eu posso repetir — Yes, I can repeat it.
Sem problema — No problem; casual and friendly.
Mais devagar? — Slower? A teacher might offer to say something more slowly instead of repeating many times.
Pronunciation tips for key words
Podemos — po-DEH-mos. Emphasis on the second syllable.
praticar — pra-ti-KAR. The final r is light; in Brazil it may sound like an aspirated or soft sound depending on accent.
esta parte — ES-ta PAR-te. Both words are pronounced clearly; a native speaker links them naturally.
de novo — de NO-vo. Common spoken phrase for again; outra vez is OW-tra VEZ.
Useful variations for different situations
In a restaurant or service situation where you want repetition of a menu item or instruction, use Você pode repetir o cardápio? or Você pode explicar esta parte novamente?
When practicing pronunciation or a dialogue line, use Podemos praticar essa fala de novo? — essa fala refers to that line or phrase.
For grammar points, try Podemos revisar esta parte de gramática? — revisar means review, useful for study sessions focused on rules.
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Avoid literal word-for-word translations from English like Can we practice this part again? -> Podemos praticar esta parte outra vez? which is correct but can sound slightly formal; prefer de novo in speech.
Do not drop polite markers with unfamiliar people; skipping por favor or obrigado can sound abrupt.
Watch verb agreement: do not use posso when you mean podemos and vice versa. If you mean to include the teacher and the group, say podemos. If you are asking permission for yourself, say posso.
Practical situations to use these phrases
Language class: ask your teacher to repeat an exercise or dialogue line during class or private lessons.
Study group: request a group redo of a role play or listening exercise by saying Vamos repetir esta parte?
Tutoring: ask for extra focused time with a tutor using Posso praticar esta parte de novo com você?
Online exchange: message a partner after a video call with Podemos praticar esta parte de novo amanhã? to schedule more practice.
Short practice scripts to read aloud
Script 1 — beginner role play
Aluno: Podemos praticar esta parte de novo?
Professor: Sim. Repita comigo: Olá, tudo bem?
Script 2 — phone or voice message
Mensagem: Oi, você pode repetir a última frase? Não entendi a pronúncia.
Quick checklist before asking to repeat
1. Be polite — add por favor.
2. Be specific — say esta parte, a palavra, a frase, or a sentença if needed.
3. Choose the right verb — repetir to ask someone to say it again, praticar to ask to run it again together.
4. Add a time or suggestion if you want extra practice later — por exemplo, amanhã, depois da aula, agora.
Conclusion
Asking Can we practice this part again? in Brazilian Portuguese is simple and very useful. Use Podemos praticar esta parte de novo? for inclusive practice, Você pode repetir esta parte? to request repetition, and Posso praticar esta parte de novo? to ask for extra practice time. Remember por favor for politeness, pick repetir versus praticar based on need, and use de novo or outra vez for again. These phrases will help you communicate clearly in class, with tutors, and with language partners.
