Portuguese Phrase
Tento fazer isso todo mês.
Meaning
This phrase describes a recurring intention or habit that the speaker attempts to maintain on a monthly basis. The use of 'tento' (I try) suggests an ongoing effort or a goal rather than a guaranteed result.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing personal routines, financial habits, or recurring tasks. It is perfect for conversations about New Year's resolutions or professional consistency.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tentofazerissotodomês
Verb Tentar
'Tento' is the first-person singular present indicative of 'tentar', meaning 'to try'.
Infinitive construction
When two verbs follow each other, the second one ('fazer') usually remains in the infinitive form.
Temporal expressions
'Todo mês' is an idiomatic way to express frequency without needing the plural 'todos os meses'.
🗨In Conversation
Você costuma organizar suas finanças?
Do you usually organize your finances?
Sim, tento fazer isso todo mês.
Yes, I try to do this every month.
✕Common Mistakes
Tento fazendo isso todo mês.
After the verb 'tentar', you should use the infinitive form 'fazer' instead of the gerund.
Eu tento fazer isso tudo mês.
Use 'todo' for 'every' or 'each' when referring to time periods; 'tudo' means 'everything'.
↔Alternatives
Tento fazer isso mensalmente.
I try to do this monthly.
Eu procuro fazer isso todos os meses.
I seek to do this every month.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian culture, the present tense is frequently used to describe habits. While 'todo mês' is standard, saying 'todos os meses' is slightly more formal and common in written Portuguese or professional settings.