How to say “Let’s do this again” in Portuguese

Introduction

This article explains how to say and use the common phrase for suggesting a repeat or proposing to do something again in Brazilian Portuguese. You will learn natural alternatives, pronunciation tips, contextual examples, and usage notes so you can choose the right expression whether you are talking with friends, colleagues, or in a semi-formal setting.

Core phrase: Let us do this again

In Brazilian Portuguese, the straightforward and widely used expression to suggest repeating an activity is vamos fazer isso de novo. This phrase literally means let us do this again and works in many situations, from casual plans to commenting after an enjoyable moment.

Example:

Vamos fazer isso de novo amanhã.
Let’s do this again tomorrow.

Grammar and structure of the core phrase

The phrase breaks down into three parts: vamos (first person plural of the verb ir used as a periphrastic future), fazer (to do/make), and isso de novo (this again). Vamos is very common in spoken Portuguese to propose an action together or to suggest future plans.

Note that you can replace isso with a specific noun or verb depending on what you want to repeat, for example vamos fazer a festa de novo or vamos ver o filme de novo.

Casual alternatives used among friends

Brazilian Portuguese has many informal ways to suggest repeating something. These expressions sound natural in friendly conversations and are often shorter or more idiomatic than the formal version.

Vamos de novo

Vamos de novo is a shorter, punchier alternative to vamos fazer isso de novo. It works well when the context is clear and people know what you refer to.

Example:

Eu adorei essa partida. Vamos de novo?
I loved that game. Shall we do it again?

Bora de novo

Bora is a colloquial contraction of vamos embora often used to say let’s go or come on. Paired with de novo, bora de novo becomes a lively, very informal suggestion to repeat an activity.

Example:

Bora de novo, galera!
Let’s do it again, guys!

Mais uma

Mais uma literally means one more and is commonly used to request another round or repetition. It’s useful in contexts like music, games, drinks, or performances.

Example:

Essa música foi ótima. Mais uma?
That song was great. One more?

Polite and semi-formal ways to propose repeating

When you need to be more polite or professional, there are softer options than the casual forms. Use these in workplace settings, with acquaintances, or when addressing elders.

Podemos repetir

Podemos repetir means can we repeat or may we repeat. It sounds polite and slightly formal, appropriate for meetings, classes, or guided activities.

Example:

Podemos repetir a apresentação amanhã?
Can we repeat the presentation tomorrow?

Gostaria de repetir

Gostaria de repetir literally means I would like to repeat and is a polite personal preference. Use it when you want to express your wish without imposing.

Example:

Eu gostaria de repetir essa experiência com vocês.
I would like to do this again with you all.

Seria possível fazermos de novo

Seria possível fazermos de novo is a more formal request structure: would it be possible for us to do it again. Use this when you want to be particularly courteous or when asking for permission or scheduling.

Example:

Seria possível fazermos de novo na próxima semana?
Would it be possible to do it again next week?

Short responses and confirmations

After you suggest doing something again, people will answer with short, idiomatic replies. Recognizing and using these will help you sound natural in conversation.

Vamos

Simple and energetic, vamos as a response means let’s go / let’s do it. It is frequently used alone to accept a suggestion.

Example:

Vamos!
Let’s do it!

Tô dentro

Tô dentro is a casual reassurance that you are in, count me in. You might hear it among friends when someone proposes another outing or activity.

Example:

Se vocês forem jogar amanhã, eu tô dentro.
If you go play tomorrow, I’m in.

Boa ideia

Boa ideia means good idea and is a friendly, affirmative response to a proposal to repeat something.

Example:

Boa ideia, vamos marcar de novo.
Good idea, let’s schedule it again.

Contextual examples: social, work, and learning environments

Seeing the phrases in specific contexts helps you choose the best option. Below are short dialogues showing natural Portuguese usage for repeating events.

Social setting: after dinner with friends

A: Nossa, essa janta ficou ótima.
B: Verdade, vamos fazer isso de novo no mês que vem?
A: Com certeza! Eu adoro. Vamos de novo com os mesmos pratos.
This dialogue shows a casual friendly plan using both vamos fazer isso de novo and the shorter vamos de novo.

Work setting: after a successful meeting

A: A reunião foi produtiva. Podemos repetir para revisar os pontos finais?
B: Sim, podemos marcar outra sessão na quinta.
Here podemos repetir sounds polite and appropriate for a professional context.

Learning environment: language class

A: Essa atividade foi ótima. Gostaria de repetir a próxima aula?
B: Eu também gostaria. Mais uma prática de conversação seria excelente.
Using gostaria de repetir expresses a polite desire and mais uma is a natural way to ask for one more practice.

Variations with verbs: replace fazer to match the action

You can tailor the suggestion by swapping fazer with verbs that match the activity. This makes your sentence more specific and natural.

Examples with common verbs

Vamos assistir de novo.
Let’s watch it again.
Vamos tentar de novo.
Let’s try it again.
Vamos jogar de novo.
Let’s play again.
Vamos cantar de novo.
Let’s sing again.

Usage notes

Replace de novo with outra vez for a slightly different nuance. Both mean again, but outra vez is equally common and sometimes feels slightly softer.

Example:

Vamos assistir outra vez?
Shall we watch it again?

Pronunciation tips

Pronunciation helps you sound more natural. Pay attention to typical Brazilian reductions and rhythm.

Pronounce vamos as VAH-moos with stress on the first syllable, and fazer as fah-ZEHR with a soft, open vowel in the first syllable. De novo is pronounced jeh NOH-voo, with the d sounding closer to a soft j before e and i in many Brazilian accents. Bora sounds like BOH-rah and is very colloquial.

Connected speech

In fast speech, vamos fazer often sounds like VAH-moos fah-ZER with linked syllables, and vamos de novo may sound like VAH-moos jeh NOH-voo. Listening to native speakers in movies and podcasts will help you internalize these patterns.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Beginners make predictable mistakes when suggesting repeats. Here are a few and how to fix them.

Overly literal translations

Avoid word-for-word translations from English such as let us do this again -> deixe-nos fazer isso de novo. While grammatically possible, it sounds unnatural. Prefer vamos fazer isso de novo or vamos de novo.

Incorrect verb forms

Do not use the infinitive without an auxiliary when making a suggestion. Saying *fazer isso de novo* alone lacks the proposal nuance. Use vamos fazer or a modal verb like podemos.

Too formal phrasing in casual contexts

Using heavy formal constructions in a casual situation can sound stiff. Save expressions like seria possível fazermos de novo for formal or uncertain requests; use bora de novo or vamos de novo with friends.

Regional and register differences

Brazil is large and speech varies regionally. The phrases covered are widely understood across Brazil, but some regional preferences exist.

South and Southeast

In São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, vamos, vamos de novo, and mais uma are common. Informal contractions like bora are also very popular among younger speakers.

Northeast and other regions

Similar expressions are used, but local slang or intonation may color how a suggestion sounds. In casual settings, people often shorten phrases and use melodic intonation to invite others warmly.

Quick reference cheat sheet

Here is a compact list of useful expressions to propose doing something again. The first time each term appears it is bolded, and subsequent uses are emphasized.

Vamos fazer isso de novo — Let us do this again.
Vamos de novo — Let’s do it again.
Bora de novo — Come on, let’s do it again (very informal).
Mais uma — One more (round/repeat).
Podemos repetir — Can we repeat?
Gostaria de repetir — I would like to repeat.
Seria possível fazermos de novo — Would it be possible to do it again?

Where to hear these phrases naturally

To become familiar with natural usage, listen to Brazilian media and real conversations. Good sources include podcasts, soap operas, YouTube vlogs, and conversational videos where people plan social activities or give feedback after performances or meals.

Pay attention to tone, reductions like bora, and how speakers shorten phrases when the context is clear.

Final practical tips

Start by memorizing one polite and one casual expression, for example vamos fazer isso de novo and bora de novo. Practice substituting fazer with other verbs to match the activity. Listen to native speakers and repeat aloud to get rhythm and pronunciation. When in doubt, choose vamos de novo — it is versatile and widely accepted.

Conclusion

Brazilian Portuguese offers many natural ways to say let us do this again, from the straightforward vamos fazer isso de novo to casual forms like bora de novo and polite options such as podemos repetir. Pick the form that matches your relationship and setting, practice pronunciation, and listen to native speech to make your suggestions sound natural and confident.