vou sentir sua falta
The English phrase "I will miss you" is expressed in Portuguese as vou sentir sua falta.
This phrase is used to express that you will feel sadness because someone is no longer with you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vou sentir sua falta literally translates to "I am going to feel your lack".
Which one should you use?
The form vou sentir sua falta uses the periphrastic future (going to feel), whereas sentirei sua falta uses the simple future tense, which sounds more formal or literary.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many Portuguese dialects, it is common to add the definite article a before sua, resulting in the variation vou sentir a sua falta.
Did you know?
- In some regions, people express the idea of missing someone by saying they are 'matando a saudade'. This literally means 'killing the longing', referring to the act of finally seeing the person again.
- The Portuguese word falta is also used in sports to describe a 'foul'. In both the phrase vou sentir sua falta and a football match, the word refers to something missing or a failure to follow a rule.
- In Brazil, it is common to say estou com saudade to mean 'I miss you'. This literally translates to 'I am with longing', treating the feeling of missing someone as a physical accompaniment.
Examples in context
- Vou sentir sua falta.I will miss you.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase vou sentir sua falta.Tatoeba #2044280 by nowasky, translation #1550027 by miflhanc
- Ao partir, quero que saiba que vou sentir sua falta.Upon leaving, I want you to know that I will miss you.
- Minha amiga, vou sentir falta de você quando estiver longe.My friend, I will miss you when I am away.
- Tu vais fazer falta no meu dia a dia.You will be missed in my daily life.
- Eu vou sentir sua falta no trabalho.I will miss you at work.
- Se você for embora, vou sentir sua falta.If you leave, I will miss you.
Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are saying goodbye at the airport.
- MarianaBoa viagem, Rodrigo.Have a good trip, Rodrigo.
- RodrigoObrigado, Mariana. Eu também vou sentir sua falta.Thank you, Mariana. I will miss you too.
- MarianaEu vou sentir sua falta todos os dias.I will miss you every day.
- RodrigoAté breve, querida.See you soon, dear.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
