Introduction
Learning simple, polite ways to announce you will return is useful for beginners in Brazilian Portuguese. This article explains how to say we’ll come again next week, breaks down the grammar, offers vocabulary, gives natural dialogues for shops, restaurants, and visits, and highlights common mistakes so you can use the phrase confidently.
- Core phrase and direct translations
- Casual alternatives and when to use them
- Useful vocabulary related to coming back
- Common polite phrases to use with the main sentence
- How to adapt the phrase for different situations
- Politeness and register: formal vs informal
- Practical situations and realistic examples
- Mini role-play for practice
- Additional tips for beginners
- Conclusion
Core phrase and direct translations
The most natural way to say we’ll come again next week in Brazilian Portuguese is Nós voltaremos na próxima semana.
Alternative, more casual ways include A gente volta semana que vem and Voltamos na próxima semana.
Each version has slightly different formality and usage. Below we explain when to use each and how to pronounce them roughly.
Breakdown of the main phrase
Nós = we (formal subject pronoun; often omitted in casual speech)
voltaremos = we will return / we will come back (future tense of voltar)
na = in the / on the (contraction of em + a)
próxima = next (feminine, matching semana)
semana = week
Casual alternatives and when to use them
A gente volta semana que vem is the most common spoken form among Brazilians. A gente literally means we/people and uses third-person singular verb forms, so volta is used instead of voltamos or voltaremos.
Voltamos na próxima semana is short and neutral. It uses the simple present for a future meaning (common in Portuguese) or can be interpreted as an immediate plan depending on context.
Use a gente volta semana que vem with friends, family, or casual shopkeepers. Use Nós voltaremos na próxima semana in slightly more formal situations or when you want to be very clear.
Pronunciation tips
Nós voltaremos na próxima semana: roughly nos vohl-tah-REH-mos nah PROH-see-ma seh-MAH-nah
A gente volta semana que vem: ah ZHEN-chee VOHL-tah seh-MAH-nah kee VENG
Voltamos na próxima semana: vohl-TAH-mos nah PROH-see-ma seh-MAH-nah
Useful vocabulary related to coming back
voltar = to return / to come back
vir = to come
chegar = to arrive
próxima / próximo = next (feminine / masculine)
semana = week
amanhã = tomorrow
hoje = today
semana que vem = next week (colloquial)
na semana que vem = in the week that comes (slightly more formal)
How to say the time frame differently
Em duas semanas = in two weeks
No próximo mês = next month
Na próxima visita = on the next visit
Common polite phrases to use with the main sentence
Obrigado/Obrigada pela atenção = Thank you for your attention (male/female speaker)
Até a próxima = See you next time
Até semana que vem = See you next week
Podemos marcar para a próxima semana = We can schedule for next week
Se tudo der certo, voltamos na próxima semana = If all goes well, we’ll come back next week
Sample short dialogues for beginners
Context: small shop
Cliente: A gente volta semana que vem.
Vendedor: Que bom! Te esperamos. Até semana que vem.
Context: restaurant
Cliente: Nós voltaremos na próxima semana.
Garçom: Será um prazer atendê-los de novo. Até lá!
Context: visiting a friend
Amigo A: Voltamos na próxima semana, então nos falamos.
Amigo B: Perfeito! Me avisa o dia e a hora.
How to adapt the phrase for different situations
If you are speaking for a family or group, you can use Nós voltaremos na próxima semana or Voltamos na próxima semana. For informal one-on-one conversations, prefer A gente volta semana que vem.
If you want to add a reason: A gente volta semana que vem para pegar os documentos = We will come back next week to pick up the documents.
To propose a specific day: Voltamos na próxima semana, na terça-feira = We’ll come back next week, on Tuesday.
Common replies you might hear
Ótimo, te esperamos = Great, we will wait for you
Perfeito, até lá = Perfect, see you then
Me avise se mudar o horário = Let me know if the time changes
Politeness and register: formal vs informal
Use Nós voltaremos na próxima semana in formal settings such as business visits, appointments, or when speaking with elders you want to show respect to. It is polite and clear.
Use A gente volta semana que vem among friends, casual acquaintances, and in shops or cafés where the atmosphere is relaxed.
Use Voltamos na próxima semana as a neutral option suitable for most everyday contexts.
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Replacing semana que vem with proxima semana without the accent or context can sound slightly off; prefer semana que vem or na próxima semana.
Using a literal translation from English like a gente vamos will be incorrect; remember a gente takes third-person singular verbs: a gente volta, not a gente voltamos.
Mixing European Portuguese spelling like viremos with Brazilian preferences is unnecessary; stick with the Brazilian forms shown here.
Practical situations and realistic examples
At a bakery: A gente volta semana que vem para comprar o bolo.
Seller: Tudo bem, reservamos para vocês.
At a hair salon: Nós voltaremos na próxima semana para ajustar o corte.
Hairdresser: Ótimo, marquei na agenda.
At the mechanic: Voltamos na próxima semana para pegar o carro.
Mechanic: Combine comigo por telefone antes.
How to ask follow-up questions
Que dia funciona melhor para você? = Which day works better for you?
Que horas podemos ir? = What time can we go?
Posso ligar para confirmar? = Can I call to confirm?
Mini role-play for practice
Person A: A gente volta semana que vem para pegar o pedido.
Person B: Perfeito. Querem que eu embrulhe para presente?
Person A: Não precisa, obrigado. Só guardem até lá.
Person A: Voltamos na próxima semana, terça-feira de manhã.
Person B: Tá bom, te espero às 10h.
Additional tips for beginners
Listen to native Brazilian Portuguese speakers to get the rhythm of phrases like a gente volta semana que vem. Short phrases and repetition help memory.
Use the casual form with friends and the more complete form in appointments until you feel comfortable switching registers.
When unsure, choose the neutral form Voltamos na próxima semana; it works in most contexts.
Conclusion
Mastering how to say we’ll come again next week in Brazilian Portuguese gives you a practical line for shops, appointments, visits, and simple planning. Use Nós voltaremos na próxima semana for formality, A gente volta semana que vem for casual speech, and Voltamos na próxima semana as a neutral option. Practice the short dialogues and vocabulary here to sound natural and confident.
