logo
/ˈlɔ.ɡu/
The English word 'soon' can be translated into Portuguese as logo or em breve.
Meaning: within a short time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| logo | /ˈlɔ.ɡu/ (Brazil) /ˈlɔ.ɡu/ (Portugal) |
| em breve | /ẽj̃ ˈbɾɛ.vi/ (Brazil, word by word) |
logo can mean both 'soon' (in a short time) and 'shortly' (at any moment now).
Which one should you use?
While logo is common in everyday speech, em breve is more formal and is often used in written announcements or professional contexts. You may also encounter logo mais, which specifically refers to a time later in the same day and the informal daqui a pouco, which literally means 'in a little while'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word logo is pronounced /ˈlɔ.ɡu/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse logo with 'immediately' or 'right away'. In Portuguese, logo usually implies a short interval of time rather than instant action.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, logo can function as a logical conjunction meaning 'therefore' or 'consequently'. This allows it to link a cause to a result rather than just indicating time.
- Portuguese speakers may use logo in the phrase logo ali to describe a place that is 'just over there'. In this context, it refers to a short distance in space rather than a short time.
- In Brazil, if you see the word logo on a shop window or a product, it likely refers to a graphic 'logo' rather than the adverb 'soon'.
Examples in context
- Logo ela te liga.She will call you soon.This sentence uses logo to indicate that a phone call will happen soon.Tatoeba #1822487 by alexmarcelo, translation #2753657 by mervert1
- O bar fecha logo.The bar is closing soon.This sentence uses logo to show a business closing shortly.Tatoeba #2594805 by alexmarcelo, translation #2583340 by Hybrid
- Te vejo em breve.I'll see you soon.This sentence uses em breve to express seeing someone soon.Tatoeba #4974627 by Ricardo14, translation #953811 by CK
- Os relatórios serão enviados em breve.The reports will be sent soon.
- O contrato será assinado logo.The contract will be signed soon.
- Eu vou me encontrar com você já já.I'll meet you soon.
- Eu terminarei o trabalho daqui a pouco.I'll finish the work soon.
- 517 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are waiting for a friend at a café.
- CamilaVocê sabe se ele vem logo?Do you know if he is coming soon?
- FelipeSim, ele chega logo.Yes, he arrives soon.
- CamilaQue bom, estou com fome.That's good, I am hungry.
- FelipeEu também, vamos pedir algo.Me too, let's order something.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soon” translations and entries logo, em breve, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (em, breve) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
