Portuguese Phrase
Vamos listar todas as possibilidades.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Let’s list all the possibilities.’ It is a collaborative invitation to enumerate every option before making a decision. The tone is inclusive and proactive, often used in meetings, brainstorming sessions, or problem‑solving contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when a group needs to explore every option, such as in a business strategy meeting, a classroom activity, or a casual planning conversation with friends. It works both in formal and informal settings, but the verb ‘listar’ sounds slightly more technical than everyday ‘fazer uma lista’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vamoslistartodasaspossibilidades.
Vamos (ir + infinitive)
‘Vamos’ is the first‑person plural present of ‘ir’ used as a periphrastic future/imperative meaning ‘let’s …’ followed by an infinitive.
Infinitive ‘listar’
The verb ‘listar’ stays in its infinitive form after ‘vamos’; it means ‘to list’ or ‘to enumerate’.
Agreement ‘todas as’
‘Todas’ (all) must agree in gender and number with the noun that follows; here it matches the feminine plural ‘possibilidades’.
Noun ‘possibilidades’
‘Possibilidade’ means ‘possibility’; the plural ‘possibilidades’ refers to multiple possible outcomes or options.
🗨In Conversation
Temos várias ideias, mas ainda não sabemos qual escolher.
We have several ideas, but we still don’t know which one to choose.
Vamos listar todas as possibilidades antes de decidir.
Let's list all the possibilities before deciding.
✕Common Mistakes
Listamos todas as possibilidades.
‘Listamos’ is the first‑person plural present indicative (we list) and turns the sentence into a statement, not an invitation.
Vamos listar toda as possibilidades.
‘Toda’ must agree with the noun; the correct form is ‘todas as’ for a feminine plural noun.
Vamos listar todas as possibilidade.
Using the singular ‘possibilidade’ would change the meaning to ‘all the possibility’, which is ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Vamos enumerar todas as opções.
Let's enumerate all the options.
Vamos considerar todas as possibilidades.
Let's consider all the possibilities.
Vamos fazer uma lista de todas as possibilidades.
Let's make a list of all the possibilities.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘vamos + infinitive’ is a very common way to propose a joint action and sounds friendly and inclusive. In Portugal, you might also hear ‘vamos fazer uma lista de todas as possibilidades’, which adds a bit more formality. Avoid using ‘listamos’ here, as it changes the meaning to a statement rather than an invitation.