me avisa
In Portuguese, let me know is expressed as me avisa.
This phrase is used to ask someone to inform you when they have new information or a decision.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the object pronoun me (me) and the verb avisa (warns/notifies).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Me avisa is the common way to say let me know in casual, everyday conversation. For more formal situations, you can use Por favor, informe-me, Caso saiba, peço que me informe or Se tiver alguma informação, por favor, comunique-me.
How does it change in a sentence?
Using me avise instead of me avisa shifts the phrase from the informal tu imperative to the more polite or formal você imperative.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying me deixe saber. While this is a literal translation of the English phrase, it sounds unnatural and non-idiomatic in Portuguese.
Did you know?
- To say 'let me know' in a very casual, slangy way, Brazilians often use me dá um toque, which literally means 'give me a touch'.
- In professional emails, fico no aguardo is a common alternative to 'let me know'. It literally means 'I remain in the wait', shifting the focus from the other person's action to the speaker's state.
- While me avisa is common in speech, starting a sentence with the pronoun me is technically forbidden by traditional grammar rules in Portugal. In formal writing, you would see avisa-me instead.
Examples in context
- Me avisa assim que ele chegar.Let me know as soon as he comes back.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use me avisa when asking for a notification upon someone's arrival.Tatoeba #4931857 by Ricardo14, translation #1747354 by belgavox
- Se eu estiver errado, me avisa.If I'm wrong, let me know.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use me avisa to request correction if you are wrong.Tatoeba #12384591 by piterkeo, translation #12349582 by CK
- Você me avisa quando ele chegar?Will you let me know when he comes?This sentence is useful for practicing how to use me avisa when asking a question about being notified.Tatoeba #1315092 by alexmarcelo, translation #284267 by CK
- Você poderia me informar quando a reunião começa?Can you let me know when the meeting starts?
- Se você souber de alguma novidade sobre a vaga de emprego, me avise, por favor.If you hear any news about the job opening, please let me know.
- Me avise se precisar de alguma ajuda.Let me know if you need any help.
- Estou interessado em alugar um carro. Você poderia me informar os preços?I'm interested in renting a car. Could you let me know the prices?
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are discussing a weekend trip.
- GabrielEu vou ver se tenho tempo livre.I will see if I have free time.
- CamilaTudo bem, me avisa logo.Alright, let me know soon.
- GabrielEu te ligo amanhã para confirmar.I will call you tomorrow to confirm.
- CamilaCombinado, fico no aguardo.Deal, I'll be waiting.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
