Portuguese Phrase
Manda eles quando puder, por favor.
Meaning
This is a common, informal way to ask someone to send items, files, or information at their convenience. It combines the imperative 'manda' with the future subjunctive 'puder' to create a polite but relaxed request.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual settings, such as texting friends or chatting with colleagues you are close with. It is ideal for situations where there is no immediate rush for the items being requested.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mandaelesquandopuderpor favor
Manda (Imperative)
The informal imperative of 'mandar'. In casual Brazilian Portuguese, the third-person singular form is used for 'tu' or 'você' commands.
Puder (Future Subjunctive)
The future subjunctive of 'poder'. It is used after 'quando' to express an action that might happen in the future.
🗨In Conversation
Eu terminei de editar os arquivos que você pediu.
I finished editing the files you asked for.
Ótimo! Manda eles quando puder, por favor.
Great! Send them when you can, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Manda eles quando pode, por favor.
Use the future subjunctive 'puder' instead of the present 'pode' because the action depends on a future possibility.
Manda eles quando puder, por favor.
While common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese, formal writing would require 'mande-os' or 'envie-os'.
↔Alternatives
Envie-os quando possível, por favor.
Send them when possible, please (Formal).
Me manda quando der.
Send them to me when it works out (Very informal).
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, using 'eles' as a direct object is standard in spoken conversation, though technically incorrect in strict grammar. Adding 'por favor' is essential to maintain a friendly tone and avoid sounding like you are giving a bossy command.