How to say “Can we review this together?” in Portuguese

Introduction

This article teaches beginner English-speaking learners how to say Can we review this together? in Brazilian Portuguese. You will learn natural phrases, vocabulary, polite variations, and short dialogues for school, work, and casual situations. Examples are in Brazilian Portuguese and explained in clear English so you can start using them right away.

Basic translation and core phrase

The simplest and most direct way to ask Can we review this together? in Brazilian Portuguese is Podemos revisar isso juntos?

Breakdown in English:

Podemos = can we / are we able to

revisar = to review

isso = this

juntos = together

Podemos revisar isso juntos? is polite and neutral. Use it with classmates, coworkers, or friends when you want to go over a document, homework, or notes.

Polite and formal variations

For more formal settings, such as a teacher, manager, or someone you do not know well, use a slightly more polite phrasing. The formal tone in Brazilian Portuguese often uses the conditional or a more indirect form.

Você poderia revisar isto comigo?

Explanation in English:

Você poderia = could you (polite)

revisar = to review

isto = this (slightly more formal than isso)

comigo = with me

This phrase places the request on the other person: Could you review this with me? It is suitable for teachers or supervisors.

Another formal option:

Será que podemos revisar este documento juntos?

Explanation in English:

Sera que = I wonder / could we

podemos revisar = can we review

este documento = this document (masculine)

juntos = together

This sounds slightly softer and more deferential, good in email or polite conversation.

Casual, friendly alternatives

With friends or classmates, use relaxed language. These options sound natural in study groups or when asking peers.

Vamos revisar isso juntos?

Explanation in English:

Vamos = shall we / let’s

revisar isso = review this

juntos = together

Use this when suggesting to start reviewing right away.

Quer revisar isso comigo?

Explanation in English:

Quer = do you want

revisar isso comigo = to review this with me

This is informal and conversational, suitable for classmates or friends.

Contextual examples: school and university

Here are beginner-friendly phrases and short dialogues for common academic situations like homework, lectures, and study groups.

Simple sentence for a classmate:

Podemos revisar esse exercício juntos?

English: Can we review this exercise together?

Asking a professor after class:

Você poderia revisar minha prova comigo depois da aula?

English: Could you review my test with me after class?

Short dialogue between students:

Aluno A: Vamos revisar as anotações antes da prova?
Aluno B: Claro, quando você quer começar?

English: Student A: Shall we review the notes before the exam?
Student B: Sure, when do you want to start?

Contextual examples: workplace and professional settings

In a professional setting you may need slightly more formal language, especially in meetings or email requests.

In a meeting:

Podemos revisar esse relatório juntos agora?

English: Can we review this report together now?

Request to a manager:

Você poderia revisar este documento comigo antes de enviar?

English: Could you review this document with me before sending it?

Quick message to a colleague:

Quer dar uma olhada nisso comigo daqui a pouco?

English: Want to take a look at this with me in a bit?

Key vocabulary and short explanations

revisar — to review; useful for documents, notes, exercises

revisão — review (noun); as in doing a revision or study session

juntos / juntas — together (juntas when all female group)

comigo — with me

com você — with you

poder / podemos / você poderia — can / can we / could you

vamos — let’s / shall we

dar uma olhada — to take a look; informal

dar uma revisada — to quickly review; informal

Common replies and natural responses

Here are simple responses you might hear or use after asking to review something.

Sure, let’s do it: Claro, vamos!

When you need a different time: Posso mais tarde? English: Can I later?

If you are busy: Desculpa, estou ocupado agora. English: Sorry, I’m busy now.

Offer a specific time: Que tal às três? English: How about three o’clock?

Short beginner-friendly dialogues

Dialogue: study group

Maria: Podemos revisar isso juntos?
João: Sim, claro. Onde nos encontramos?

English: Maria: Can we review this together?
João: Yes, of course. Where do we meet?

Dialogue: workplace

Ana: Você poderia revisar este documento comigo?
Rafael: Posso sim. Vou olhar agora.

English: Ana: Could you review this document with me?
Rafael: I can. I’ll look now.

Politeness, tone, and body language tips

Brazilian Portuguese relies on tone and context. When asking a favor, use a softer tone and short polite words like por favor and obrigada/obrigado. Use por favor at the end of the sentence for extra politeness.

Example with please:

Podemos revisar isso juntos, por favor?

English: Can we review this together, please?

When speaking in person, make eye contact, smile, and use open body language. In written messages, a polite opening line such as Oi or Bom dia helps set the tone.

Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Mistake: Using European spellings or vocabulary. Stick to Brazilian words like por favor and revisar, and avoid Portugal-specific forms.

Mistake: Omitting polite markers in formal situations. Add você poderia or por favor when speaking to teachers or managers.

Mistake: Mixing pronouns incorrectly. Use juntos for mixed or male groups and juntas for an all-female group. If unsure, use juntos.

Mistake: Overusing literal translations from English. Phrases like Can we review this together? translate naturally as Podemos revisar isso juntos? rather than word-for-word renderings that sound odd.

Practical phrases to keep on a study card or phone

Podemos revisar isso juntos?

Você poderia revisar isto comigo?

Vamos revisar isso juntos?

Quer revisar isso comigo?

Podemos revisar esse relatório juntos agora?

Posso mais tarde?

Real-life scenarios and quick scripts

At a café study session:

Você: Oi, podemos revisar isso juntos?
Amigo: Claro, vamos começar pelas anotações da aula.

English: You: Hi, can we review this together?
Friend: Sure, let’s start with the class notes.

Before sending a file at work:

Você: Você poderia revisar este documento comigo antes de enviar?
Colega: Sim, envia para eu conferir.

English: You: Could you review this document with me before sending it?
Colleague: Yes, send it so I can check.

Pronunciation tips for beginners

Podemos — po-DE-mos; stress on the second syllable

revisar — re-vee-ZAR; stress on the last syllable

isso / isto — EE-so / EE-sto; short i sound

juntos — JOON-tus; j sounds like English zh in some accents but j is like the s in pleasure in many Brazilian accents

você — vo-SEH; the ç sound is soft, the accent on the last syllable

Quick practice tip

When you review notes or documents, try saying one polite request and one casual request out loud each day. Use the phrases in messages to classmates or colleagues so you practice real-life usage.

Conclusion

Learning how to say Can we review this together? in Brazilian Portuguese gives you practical tools for school, work, and social study situations. Use Podemos revisar isso juntos? for neutral requests, Você poderia revisar isto comigo? for polite/formal contexts, and Vamos revisar isso juntos? or Quer revisar isso comigo? with friends. Practice pronunciation, polite markers like por favor, and small dialogues to build confidence quickly.