Portuguese Phrase
Vai tocar música.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘(He/She/You) is going to play music.’ It uses the near‑future construction *ir* + infinitive to talk about an action that will happen shortly.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone that a musical performance is about to start, or when you’re confirming that a person will play music soon – for example before a concert, a jam session, or a rehearsal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vaitocarmúsica
Ir + infinitive (future periphrastic)
In Portuguese, the verb *ir* followed by an infinitive expresses a near future action, similar to 'going to' in English.
Infinitive verb
*tocar* is the infinitive form meaning 'to play' (an instrument, music, etc.).
Noun with accent
*música* carries an acute accent on the 'u' to indicate the stressed syllable.
🗨In Conversation
A banda já chegou?
Has the band arrived yet?
Sim, vai tocar música em cinco minutos.
Yes, they’re going to play music in five minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
Vai tocar musicas.
The plural *músicas* changes the meaning; the phrase usually refers to playing music in general, not multiple songs.
Vai tocar música?
If you intend a statement, omit the question mark; use a rising intonation only when asking a question.
Vai toca música.
After *ir* you must keep the verb in infinitive (*tocar*), not conjugated.
↔Alternatives
Vai tocar uma música.
He/She/You is going to play a song.
Ele vai tocar música ao vivo.
He is going to play live music.
Vamos tocar música juntos.
We’re going to play music together.
Cultural Tip
Music is a core part of Brazilian culture – from samba and bossa nova to funk and forró. Saying *Vai tocar música* often signals the start of a lively gathering, a street performance, or a family celebration. In informal settings, Brazilians may add excitement with *Vai tocar música, hein?* to emphasize the upcoming fun.