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Portuguese Phrase

Vou arrumar isso logo.

/vo a.ʁu.ˈma(ʁ) ˈi.su ˈlo.ɡu/
Meaning"I will fix this soon."
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Meaning

This phrase expresses a firm intention to organize, repair, or resolve a situation in the near future. It combines the auxiliary verb 'ir' (to go) with 'arrumar' (to tidy/fix) to show immediate future intent.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are promising to clean up a mess, fix a technical issue, or handle a pending task immediately. It is common in household, social, and workplace contexts.

Grammar Breakdown

Vouarrumarissologo

1

Vou (Ir)

The first-person singular of 'ir' used as an auxiliary to create the immediate future tense.

2

Arrumar

A versatile verb meaning to arrange, tidy, or fix depending on the object.

3

Isso

A neutral demonstrative pronoun used for things near the listener or abstract concepts.

🗨In Conversation

A

O quarto está uma bagunça!

The room is a mess!

Vou arrumar isso logo.

I will tidy this up right away.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Eu vou arrumando isso logo.

    The gerund 'arrumando' suggests a continuous process, whereas 'arrumar' indicates a completed action in the future.

  • Vou arrumar esse logo.

    Use the neutral 'isso' to refer to a general situation or an object not specifically gendered in the immediate context.

Alternatives

  • Vou consertar isso agora.

    I am going to fix this now.

  • Vou organizar tudo em breve.

    I will organize everything shortly.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, 'arrumar' is a very flexible verb used for everything from 'arrumar a cama' (making the bed) to 'arrumar um emprego' (finding a job). While 'logo' technically means 'soon', in this context it usually implies 'right away'.