Introduction
Asking about assignments is a practical skill for students, tutors, and anyone working in groups. This article teaches 30 useful Brazilian Portuguese phrases to ask about homework, tasks, deadlines, and clarification. You will learn vocabulary, simple question forms, polite requests, and short dialogues to use in class, messages, or study groups.
Why focus on assignments vocabulary?
Beginners often struggle with task-related conversations because they involve dates, verbs, and polite forms. Learning common phrases helps you ask clearly about deadlines, instructions, materials, and follow-ups. These expressions are essential for school, university, language exchanges, and workplace training in Brazil.
Key verbs and words to know
entregar — to submit, hand in
entregar is used for assignments and projects.
prazo — deadline
prazo often appears in phrases asking when something is due.
tarefa — task or assignment
tarefa is a general word for homework or duties.
trabalho — work, assignment, paper, project
trabalho can mean a school assignment or a larger project.
exercício — exercise
exercício refers to practice problems or textbook exercises.
30 Portuguese phrases for asking about assignments
Below are 30 beginner-friendly phrases grouped by purpose: asking deadlines, asking clarification, requesting help, confirming submission, and follow-up questions.
Asking about deadlines
Qual é o prazo para esta tarefa? — What is the deadline for this task?
Quando devo entregar o trabalho? — When should I submit the work?
Até quando temos que entregar? — Until when do we have to hand it in?
Qual é a data de entrega? — What is the delivery date?
Tem alguma data limite? — Is there a cutoff date?
Asking for instructions or details
O que exatamente precisamos fazer? — What exactly do we need to do?
Quantas páginas o trabalho deve ter? — How many pages should the paper have?
Qual é o formato do arquivo? — What is the file format?
Precisa de referências bibliográficas? — Do we need bibliographic references?
Tem que seguir algum modelo? — Does it have to follow a template?
Clarifying scope and content
Devemos incluir exemplos práticos? — Should we include practical examples?
O tema é restrito a este tópico? — Is the topic restricted to this subject?
Posso escolher outro tema? — Can I choose a different topic?
Isso vale mais para a parte teórica ou prática? — Is this more about theory or practice?
Qual é o peso da atividade na nota? — What weight does the activity have on the grade?
Requesting help or extensions
Posso entregar com atraso? — Can I submit late?
Há possibilidade de prorrogação do prazo? — Is there a possibility to extend the deadline?
Você pode revisar meu rascunho? — Can you review my draft?
Alguém pode me ajudar com este exercício? — Can someone help me with this exercise?
Onde encontro materiais de apoio? — Where can I find support materials?
Confirming submission and receipt
Recebeu meu trabalho? — Did you receive my work?
Já entreguei pela plataforma. — I have already submitted through the platform.
Como envio o arquivo? — How do I send the file?
Posso entregar em mãos? — Can I hand it in personally?
Tem que ser em PDF? — Does it have to be in PDF?
Follow-up and feedback
Quando teremos o retorno da correção? — When will we get feedback?
Posso ver os comentários da correção? — Can I see the correction comments?
O que preciso melhorar? — What do I need to improve?
Tem exemplos de trabalhos bons? — Are there examples of good papers?
Como posso tirar dúvidas depois da aula? — How can I ask questions after class?
Simple vocabulary list
professor / professora — teacher
aluno / aluna — student
plataforma — platform (online)
rascunho — draft
anexo — attachment
Short example dialogues
Na sala de aula
Aluno: Qual é o prazo para esta tarefa?
Professor: O prazo é sexta-feira, dia 12.
Mensagem entre colegas
João: Você já entregou o trabalho?
Mariana: Ainda não. Você sabe se tem que ser em PDF?
João: Sim, o professor pediu PDF.
Pedido de ajuda
Aluno: Alguém pode me ajudar com o exercício 3?
Colega: Posso sim. Quando você pode?
Beginner tips for asking about assignments
Use polite forms like por favor and com licença when speaking to teachers or unfamiliar people. For example, Com licença, qual é o prazo?
Keep questions short and specific. Instead of long explanations, ask one thing at a time, for example Qual é a data de entrega?
Use numbers and dates clearly. Brazilian date format is day/month, so say dia 12 not month-first to avoid confusion.
When sending messages, include the assignment name: Sobre o trabalho de História, qual é o prazo?
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Mixing entregar with enviar incorrectly: use entregar for hand-in or submission, enviar for sending by email or upload. Example: Vou enviar o arquivo pela plataforma e entregar o rascunho em mãos.
Forgetting to ask about format: Always ask Qual é o formato do arquivo? to confirm PDF, DOCX, or online form.
Using wrong prepositions: say entregar para o professor or entregar ao professor, not entregar no professor.
Not confirming receipt: After submitting, ask Recebeu meu trabalho? to make sure the teacher received it.
Realistic sample messages
Mensagem formal por e-mail
Bom dia, professor. Sobre o trabalho de Literatura, qual é o prazo e o formato do arquivo? Posso entregar em PDF? Obrigado.
Mensagem informal para colega
Oi, tudo bem? Você já começou a tarefa de matemática? Quando a gente se encontra pra fazer juntos?
How to practice these phrases
Use them in short role-play conversations with classmates or language partners. Focus on natural intonation and polite markers like por favor and obrigado.
Write quick messages in Portuguese when confirming tasks and dates. Real exchanges will help you remember the vocabulary and avoid mistakes.
Conclusion
Mastering 30 practical phrases for asking about assignments makes studying in Brazilian Portuguese smoother and less stressful. Use the verbs, questions, and short dialogues here to communicate deadlines, formats, help requests, and confirmations. Practice these phrases in real messages and classroom situations to build confidence quickly.
