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Portuguese Phrase

Como eu mando isso mais rápido?

/ˈko.mu e.u ˈmɐ̃.du ˈi.su ˈmajs ˈʁa.pi.du/
Meaning"How do I send this faster?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking for the quickest way to send or deliver something, whether it’s an email, a package, or a message. The tone is informal and assumes the listener knows the context of what ‘isso’ refers to.

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When to use

Use this question when you need to speed up a delivery, an email, a file transfer, or any action that can be performed more quickly. It’s common in workplaces, among friends coordinating plans, or when dealing with customer‑service situations.

Grammar Breakdown

Comoeumandoissomaisrápido?

1

Como (How)

Interrogative adverb used to ask about manner or method.

2

eu (I)

First‑person singular subject pronoun; often optional in Portuguese but kept for emphasis.

3

mando (send)

Present indicative of the verb mandar. Conjugated as eu mando; informal and common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.

4

isso (this)

Demonstrative pronoun referring to something just mentioned or visible.

5

mais rápido (faster)

Comparative form using the adverb mais + adjective rápido. In more formal contexts you can use ‘mais rapidamente’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Como eu mando isso mais rápido?

How do I send this faster?

Você pode usar o recurso de envio imediato do app ou, se for um documento, enviá‑lo por e‑mail com prioridade alta.

You can use the app’s instant‑send feature, or if it’s a document, email it with high priority.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Como eu mando isso mais rapidamente?

    ‘Mais rapidamente’ is correct but sounds more formal; learners often over‑formalize in casual conversation.

  • Como mando eu isso mais rápido?

    The pronoun ‘eu’ must come before the verb, not after it.

  • Como eu mando isso mais rápido?

    When comparing actions, the adverbial form ‘mais rapidamente’ is grammatically precise; ‘mais rápido’ is acceptable in spoken Brazilian Portuguese but can be flagged as informal.

Alternatives

  • Como posso enviar isso mais rápido?

    How can I send this faster?

  • De que forma envio isso mais rapidamente?

    In what way do I send this more quickly?

  • Qual é o jeito mais rápido de mandar isso?

    What’s the fastest way to send this?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, ‘mandar’ is a very common verb for sending messages, emails, or even physical items. In more formal written Portuguese you might hear ‘enviar’ instead of ‘mandar’. Also, adding ‘por favor’ softens the request: ‘Como eu mando isso mais rápido, por favor?’