Portuguese Phrase

Primeiro vou falar sobre...

/pɾiˈmejɾu ˈvoʊ fɐˈlaɾ ˈsobɾi/

Meaning"First, I will talk about..."

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Meaning

The speaker is signalling that the first item on their agenda is about to be presented. It works as a clear, organized way to start a talk, essay, video, or any structured discourse.

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When to use

Use this phrase at the beginning of a presentation, a classroom lesson, a podcast, or a written text when you want to outline the first topic you’ll discuss. It is common in both formal and informal contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Primeirovoufalarsobre...

Primeiro (adverb)

Used to indicate the first point in a sequence; it does not change form.

Vou (future periphrastic)

First‑person singular of the verb ir + infinitive, forming the near future (I will).

Falar (infinitive)

The main verb in its infinitive form, following the auxiliary ‘vou’.

Sobre (preposition)

Introduces the topic that will be discussed; equivalent to ‘about’ in English.

🗨In Conversation

Primeiro vou falar sobre a história da música brasileira.

First, I will talk about the history of Brazilian music.

Depois, podemos analisar como ela influenciou a cultura pop.

Then, we can analyze how it influenced pop culture.

✕Common Mistakes

Primeiro eu falo sobre...
The verb should be in the future periphrastic form ‘vou falar’, not present simple ‘falo’.
Vou falar em...
The correct preposition after ‘falar’ for a topic is ‘sobre’, not ‘em’.
Primeiro vou falar de...
While ‘de’ can be used in some contexts, ‘sobre’ is the standard preposition for ‘talk about’ in formal speech.

↔Alternatives

Primeiramente, irei abordar...
First of all, I will address...
Antes de tudo, falarei sobre...
Before anything else, I will speak about...
Em primeiro lugar, vou tratar de...
In the first place, I will deal with...

Cultural Tip

In Portuguese, especially in Brazil, speakers often number their points with ‘primeiro, segundo, terceiro…’ to keep a clear structure. Using ‘primeiro’ at the start of a talk signals organization and helps the audience follow the flow. In more informal chats you might simply say ‘primeiro, …’ without the verb ‘vou falar’.