Portuguese Phrase
Fecha as outras apps pra funcionar melhor.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to close the other applications on a device so that it runs more smoothly. It’s a casual, spoken‑language instruction often heard when a phone or tablet is lagging.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re helping a friend troubleshoot a slow smartphone, tablet, or computer, especially in informal settings among peers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Fechaasoutrasappsprafuncionarmelhor
Fecha (imperative)
‘Fecha’ is the informal tu‑imperative of the verb ‘fechar’ (to close). In Brazil the formal imperative would be ‘feche’.
as (definite article)
‘as’ is the feminine plural article. Because ‘app’ is usually masculine (o app), the grammatically correct article would be ‘os’.
outras (adjective agreement)
The adjective must agree with the noun’s gender and number; with the masculine ‘apps’ it should be ‘outros’.
apps (borrowed noun)
‘app’ is an English loanword; in Portuguese it can be treated as masculine (o app) or feminine (a app), but the masculine form is more common.
pra (colloquial contraction)
‘pra’ is the informal spoken contraction of ‘para’, meaning ‘in order to’ or ‘for’.
funcionar melhor (infinitive phrase)
The infinitive ‘funcionar’ followed by the adverb ‘melhor’ expresses the purpose ‘to work better’.
🗨In Conversation
Fecha as outras apps pra funcionar melhor.
Close the other apps so it works better.
Boa ideia, meu telefone estava travando.
Good idea, my phone was freezing.
✕Common Mistakes
Fecha as outras apps pra funcionar melhor.
‘App’ is usually masculine, so the correct article is ‘os’ (os outros apps).
Fecha as outras apps pra funcionar melhor.
Because the noun is masculine, the adjective should be ‘outros’.
Fecha as outras apps pra funcionar melhor.
In formal speech the imperative of ‘fechar’ is ‘feche’; ‘fecha’ is informal (tu).
Fecha as outras apps pra funcionar melhor.
‘Pra’ is colloquial; in written or formal contexts use ‘para’.
↔Alternatives
Feche os outros aplicativos para melhorar o desempenho.
Close the other apps to improve performance.
Desative os apps em segundo plano para que o celular funcione melhor.
Turn off background apps so the phone works better.
Encerre as demais apps para que o aparelho rode mais rápido.
Terminate the remaining apps so the device runs faster.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, many people still manually close background apps on Android phones, believing it speeds up the device. Modern smartphones manage memory automatically, so closing apps is usually unnecessary unless an app is misbehaving. Using the informal ‘fecha’ and ‘pra’ signals a relaxed, friendly tone; in a formal context you’d say ‘Feche os outros aplicativos para melhorar o desempenho.’