Portuguese Phrase
Vou ver como está indo.
Meaning
Literally, "I will see how it is going." It is used to express that the speaker intends to check the current status or progress of something – a project, a task, a person's health, etc.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell someone you’ll look into the current state of a matter, especially after a pause or when you need an update. It’s informal but perfectly acceptable in both casual conversation and workplace settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vouvercomoestáindo
Vou (Future of "ir")
"Vou" is the first‑person singular present of "ir" used as a periphrastic future, meaning "I will".
ver (Infinitive)
"ver" is the infinitive form of the verb "to see"; it follows the auxiliary "vou".
como (Conjunction)
"como" introduces a clause that asks or states "how" something is happening.
está (Present of "estar")
"está" is the third‑person singular present of "estar", used for temporary states or ongoing actions.
indo (Gerund of "ir")
"indo" is the gerund of "ir" and works like the English "going" to form a progressive sense.
🗨In Conversation
Como está o projeto?
How is the project?
Vou ver como está indo.
I'll see how it's going.
✕Common Mistakes
Vou ver como está ir.
The verb after "como está" must be in gerund form (indo), not the infinitive (ir).
Vou ver como está indo?
Adding a question mark changes the meaning to a question; the original phrase is a statement.
Vou ver como está indo
Missing the final period can make the sentence look incomplete in written Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
Vou conferir como está progredindo.
I'll check how it's progressing.
Vou dar uma olhada no andamento.
I'll take a look at the progress.
Vou ver o que está acontecendo.
I'll see what's happening.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "ver como está indo" is a very common, informal way to ask for an update. It’s often used in workplaces, schools, and among friends. If you need a more formal tone, you can replace "ver" with "verificar" or "consultar".