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Portuguese Phrase

Não perca as apresentações ao vivo.

/nãw ˈpeɾ.ka aʃ apɾe.zẽ.t͡siˈɐ̃jʃ aw ˈvi.vo/
Meaning"Don't miss the live performances."
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Meaning

The sentence is a friendly warning or invitation telling someone not to miss the live shows that are about to happen. It carries a sense of excitement and urgency.

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When to use

Use this phrase when promoting concerts, theater shows, livestream events, or any performance that will happen in real time. It works well in flyers, social‑media posts, or casual conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Nãopercaasapresentaçõesaovivo

1

Negação + Imperativo

In Portuguese, a negative command uses the present subjunctive form after 'não'. Here, 'perca' is the subjunctive of 'perder'.

2

Definite article with plural noun

'as' is the feminine plural definite article that agrees with 'apresentações'.

3

Preposition 'a' + definite article 'o' → 'ao'

'ao' is a contraction of 'a' + 'o', used before masculine singular nouns like 'vivo'.

4

Adverbial phrase 'ao vivo'

'Ao vivo' means 'live' (as in a live performance or broadcast).

🗨In Conversation

A

Não perca as apresentações ao vivo!

Don't miss the live performances!

Vou chegar a tempo, obrigado!

I'll be there on time, thanks!

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Não perca as apresentação ao vivo.

    The noun is plural, so the article must be 'as' and the noun 'apresentações'.

  • Não perca as apresentações a vivo.

    The correct contraction is 'ao vivo', not 'a vivo'.

  • Não perca as apresentações ao VIVO.

    Capitalize only proper nouns; 'vivo' is an adjective, not a name.

↔Alternatives

  • Não deixe de assistir às apresentações ao vivo.

    Don't forget to watch the live performances.

  • Certifique‑se de estar presente nas apresentações ao vivo.

    Make sure to be present at the live performances.

  • Aproveite as apresentações ao vivo.

    Enjoy the live performances.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, 'ao vivo' is used for concerts, TV shows, sports events, and even street performances. It conveys a sense of immediacy and excitement, so using this phrase in promotional material can boost attendance. Remember that the verb 'perder' in a negative command always takes the subjunctive form (perca, percas, perca, percamos, percam).