Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| mais tarde | /ˈmajs ˈtaʁ.d͡ʒi/ (Brazil, word by word) |
| depois | /deˈpojs/ (Brazil) /deˈpojʃ/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
When you want to say 'later' to describe something happening afterward in time, you can use mais tarde or depois. If you are using 'later' as an interjection to say 'see you later', you can use phrases like até mais, falou or até logo. Other related forms include mais atrasado, which means 'at some time in the future' as an adjective.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mais tarde is a literal combination of mais (more) and tarde (late).
Which one should you use?
Mais tarde is typically used to refer to a specific later point in the same day or a general later time, emphasizing a delay. In contrast, depois is a more direct equivalent to 'afterward' or 'after' and is often used to indicate that one action follows another in a sequence of events.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal situations, you can use Até breve (until soon) or Até ao próximo encontro (until our next meeting). For informal situations, falou is common slang used as a casual way to say 'see you later' or 'bye' among friends and Até já is another informal way to say later. The expression tchau beijos is also used in informal conversations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Brazil, people might say até mais to express later.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
mais tarde is pronounced /ˈmajs ˈtaʁ.dʒi/.
When do people say it?
In Brazilian Portuguese, falou is an informal way to say later, meaning see you later. If you want to say 'see you later' and expect to see the person again relatively soon, you can use the standard phrase até logo.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, it is common to say tchau beijos, which literally means 'bye kisses', as a way of saying 'later' to friends.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, the word falou literally means 'he/she/it spoke', but is used as a common slang for 'see you later'.
- The word tarde is a direct cognate of the English word 'tardy', both sharing the same Latin root meaning 'late'.
Examples in context
- Te vejo mais tarde?Will I see you later?This sentence is useful for asking if you will see someone later using mais tarde.Tatoeba #1934980 by alexmarcelo, translation #1934815 by Spamster
- Eu vou pagar depois.I'll pay later.This sentence is useful for stating that a payment will be made later using depois.Tatoeba #5037215 by Ricardo14, translation #2247797 by CK
- Até mais tarde, Tom.Catch you later, Tom.This sentence is useful for saying catch you later to someone using mais tarde.Tatoeba #5076681 by bill, translation #2647211 by CK
- Espero encontrá-lo novamente na próxima conferência. Até logo!I hope to meet you again at the next conference. Later!
- Foi um prazer discutir esse assunto com você. Até breve!It was a pleasure discussing this matter with you. Later!
- Preciso sair agora, mas nos vemos no escritório. Até mais tarde!I need to leave now, but we'll see each other at the office. Later!
- Agradeço pela sua colaboração. Até ao próximo encontro!I appreciate your collaboration. Until our next meeting!
- Vou dar uma volta. Até já!I'm going for a walk. Later!
- Tenho que sair. Falou!I have to go. Later!
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Example conversation
Two friends are planning their afternoon at a cafe.
- RodrigoVocê quer comer agora ou mais tarde?Do you want to eat now or later?
- JulianaEu prefiro comer mais tarde, Rodrigo.I prefer to eat later, Rodrigo.
- RodrigoTudo bem, eu te aviso então.Alright, I will let you know then.
- JulianaCombinado, até mais tarde!Agreed, see you later!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “later” translations and entries mais tarde, depois, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mais, tarde) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries depois, mais, tarde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
