Portuguese Phrase
As peneiras de futebol são semana que vem.
Meaning
The sentence announces that the football (soccer) try‑outs will take place next week. It uses the plural form because more than one try‑out session or multiple groups are implied.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform teammates, friends, or family about the schedule of upcoming football selection events, especially in informal or semi‑formal conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aspeneirasdefutebolsãosemanaquevem
Definite article (As)
‘As’ is the feminine plural definite article, used before a plural noun that is known to the listener.
Noun (peneiras)
‘Peneiras’ is the plural of ‘peneira’, a colloquial term for sports try‑outs or selection tests.
Preposition (de)
‘de’ links the noun ‘peneiras’ with the sport it concerns – ‘futebol’.
Verb agreement (são)
‘são’ is the third‑person plural of the verb ‘ser’; it must agree with the plural subject ‘as peneiras’.
Time expression (semana que vem)
‘semana que vem’ literally means ‘the week that comes’, i.e., ‘next week’. It is a fixed temporal phrase.
🗨In Conversation
As peneiras de futebol são semana que vem.
The football try‑outs are next week.
Que ótimo! Vou treinar mais para estar pronto.
Great! I’ll train more to be ready.
✕Common Mistakes
As peneiras de futebol é semana que vem.
The verb must agree with the plural subject ‘as peneiras’; use ‘são’ instead of singular ‘é’.
As peneiras da futebol são semana que vem.
‘de’ is the correct preposition linking ‘peneiras’ with the sport; ‘da’ would change the meaning to ‘the football’s try‑outs’.
↔Alternatives
Os testes de futebol são na próxima semana.
The football tests are next week.
As seletivas de futebol acontecerão na semana que vem.
The football selections will happen next week.
A peneira de futebol será na semana que vem.
The football try‑out will be next week.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘peneira’ is a common slang for any sport’s selection process, especially football. Try‑outs are often organized by clubs, schools, or community groups and can be very competitive. When talking about them, Brazilians usually keep the tone informal and may add excitement with interjections like ‘vai ser demais!’ (it’ll be awesome!).