How to say “I’ll check and tell you” in Portuguese

Introduction

This article explains how to say I’ll check and tell you in Brazilian Portuguese and when to use each option in everyday conversations. You’ll learn common phrases, polite and casual variations, pronunciation tips, short dialogues, and usage notes to help you sound natural when promising to verify information and report back.

Basic phrases to say I’ll check and tell you

There are several natural ways to say I’ll check and tell you in Portuguese, depending on formality and context. The most common verbs used are verificar, checar, confirmar, and ver. You can combine them with verbs meaning to tell, such as dizer and informar.

Most common casual phrases

Vou ver e te falo
This phrase is informal and used with friends, family, or colleagues you know well. It literally means I will see and tell you. Use it when you need to check something quickly and come back with an answer.

Vou checar e te aviso
Slightly influenced by English, checar is common in casual speech and in workplaces. Te aviso means I will let you know. This works well for quick confirmations and when you’re going to send a message later.

Formal and polite options

Vou verificar e informo
More formal than the casual forms, use this in professional settings, with customers, or when speaking to someone older. It is concise and polite.

Vou confirmar e lhe informo
This uses the formal object pronoun lhe instead of te, making it appropriate for emails, formal conversations, or client interactions. It translates closely to I will confirm and inform you.

Different verbs and subtle differences

Understanding the verbs helps you choose the right phrase for context. Below are the most useful verbs and their nuances.

Ver and verificar

Ver is basic and versatile. Use it when you will check by looking or reviewing something briefly, like checking a schedule or a message. Verificar sounds slightly more formal and thorough, used for checking facts, records, or technical details.

Checar

Checar is an informal synonym of verificar, widely used in Brazil, especially in workplaces and by younger speakers. It carries the same meaning as checking or verifying, and it feels modern and practical.

Confirmar

Confirmar implies you are going to get definitive confirmation, often from an authoritative source. Use it when the answer requires a confirmation, such as booking details, meeting times, or availability.

Dizer, informar, avisar

To express the act of telling, Brazilians use different verbs depending on tone:
– Dizer is neutral and common in spoken language.
– Informar sounds formal and appropriate for official communication.
– Avisar conveys notifying someone, often with an implication of warning or simply updating.

Conjugations and pronouns: tailoring your phrase

For beginner to intermediate learners, it’s useful to see common conjugations. Here are typical patterns for a future promise, using different pronouns and pronoun placement.

First person singular (I will)

Vou ver e te falo — informal
Vou verificar e informo — neutral/formal
Vou confirmar e lhe informo — formal, polite

First person plural (we will)

Vamos ver e te avisamos — casual when speaking to someone in singular but including your team
Vamos verificar e informaremos — formal, used in customer service or team settings

Future tense alternatives

If you want to sound slightly more formal or certain, use the simple future tense:
Verificarei e informarei — very formal
Confirmarei e lhe informarei — formal and clinical

Politeness and register: when to use te, lhe, or o/a

Choosing the right pronoun matters. Te is informal singular you. Lhe is the formal indirect object pronoun and is common in formal speech and writing. Using o or a as direct object pronouns is also possible but changes word order.

Examples

Vou ver e te falo — to a friend or colleague
Vou verificar e lhe informo — to a client or elder
Vou checar com o time e te dou um retorno — I will check with the team and give you a reply, casual but professional

Polite and professional phrases for customer service

In customer service or formal emails, prefer more formal verbs and pronouns. These constructions sound respectful and reliable.

Useful phrases

Vou verificar e retornarei com uma resposta — I will check and return with an answer. Formal and clear.
Vou confirmar junto ao setor responsável e lhe enviarei a informação — I will confirm with the responsible department and send you the information. Professional and thorough.

Notice the use of longer verbs like retornarei (I will return) and passive/impersonal constructions like junto ao setor responsável (with the responsible department) to convey formality.

Casual and everyday ways to promise a reply

Everyday conversation favors short, friendly forms. These are easy to remember and use naturally in speech or quick text messages.

Examples

Deixa comigo, vou ver — Leave it to me, I’ll check. Confident and casual.
Já te falo — I’ll tell you soon. Very casual, often used when you need a moment.
Dou um toque quando souber — I’ll give you a heads-up when I know. Informal and colloquial.

Short dialogues: real-life contexts

Seeing short dialogues helps you understand timing and tone. Below are small conversations for workplace, shopping, and messaging scenarios. Insert natural pauses where you would actually check something.

Workplace email / chat

Colleague: Há vaga para amanhã na reunião das 10?
Você: Vou checar e te falo

Hotel reservation

Guest: O quarto terá berço disponível?
Reception: Vou verificar e lhe informo

Friends planning

Amigo: Você pode confirmar se o João vem?
Você: Deixa comigo, vou ver e te falo

Pronunciation tips for natural speech

Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation affects how these phrases sound. A few tips will help you be understood and to sound natural.

Stress and flow

Portuguese often links words in casual speech. For Vou ver e te falo, say it smoothly: vouver-etefalo. Don’t pause too long between verbs.

Pronouncing pronouns

Te is pronounced like teh, with a short e. Lhe is like yeh or lyeh depending on region, but in many Brazilian accents it sounds like yeh. O and a as objects are pronounced oh and ah.

Common reductions

In casual speech, vou sometimes sounds like voh or vaw, and te can blend into the following verb. Native speakers often shorten phrases for speed.

Usage notes and common mistakes

Be aware of small mistakes learners make. These tips will help you avoid awkward or incorrect phrasing.

Avoid literal English translations

Instead of saying I’ll check and tell you word-for-word, pick a natural Portuguese structure. For example, saying Vou checar e te dizer is understandable but less common than Vou checar e te aviso or Vou ver e te falo.

Pronoun placement

In spoken informal Portuguese, object pronouns often come after the verb: te falo, te aviso. In more formal written Portuguese, you may see pronouns before the verb with hyphenation: informo-lhe, but modern Brazilian Portuguese mostly uses lhe after the verb as in lhe informo.

Register mismatch

Mixing very formal verbs with very casual pronouns can sound off. For example, Verificarei e te informarei combines a formal future with informal te. Prefer Verificarei e lhe informarei for consistency.

Alternative expressions with the same meaning

There are many ways to promise to check and report back. Learning alternatives gives you flexibility in different social settings.

Short alternatives

Te aviso — I’ll let you know
Te falo depois — I’ll tell you later
Te dou um retorno — I’ll get back to you (common in business)

More formal alternatives

Entrarei em contato assim que tiver a informação — I will get in touch as soon as I have the information
Assim que confirmar, lhe comunico — As soon as I confirm, I will inform you

Practice suggestions for realistic improvement

To internalize these phrases, use them in short real-life interactions: answer messages with a quick promise to check, repeat formal versions in email drafts, and listen to native speech to absorb rhythm and reductions.

Record yourself saying key phrases like Vou ver e te falo, Vou verificar e informo, and Vou checar e te aviso to compare with native pronunciation. Swap pronouns and verbs to get comfortable with different levels of formality.

Conclusion

Now you have a range of ways to say I’ll check and tell you in Brazilian Portuguese, from casual Vou ver e te falo to formal Vou verificar e lhe informo. Use the verb and pronoun that match your relationship and setting, pay attention to pronunciation and flow, and practice short dialogues to sound natural in real conversations.