Portuguese Phrase
Seu médico quer ver em breve como você está progredindo.
Meaning
This phrase means that your doctor wishes to have an update on your current health status or recovery in the near future. It implies a follow-up is expected to assess your improvement or lack thereof. The 'ver' here means to check or review, not just literally 'to see.'
When to use
This phrase is typically used in a medical context, either by a doctor's office staff, a family member, or a friend, to inform a patient about the doctor's desire for a follow-up appointment or an update on their condition. It's common after a treatment, surgery, or when managing a chronic illness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Seumédicoquer verem brevecomovocê está progredindo
Seu
'Seu' is a possessive adjective meaning 'your.' It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (médico).
Quer ver
'Quer' is the third-person singular of 'querer' (to want). When followed by an infinitive verb like 'ver' (to see), it expresses a desire or intention.
Em breve
This is a common adverbial phrase meaning 'soon' or 'shortly.' It indicates a short period of time before an event.
Como você está progredindo
'Como' means 'how.' 'Você está progredindo' uses the present continuous (estar + gerund) to describe an ongoing action or state, emphasizing the process of progress.
🗨In Conversation
Recebi uma ligação do consultório. Seu médico quer ver em breve como você está progredindo.
I got a call from the office. Your doctor wants to see soon how you are progressing.
Ah, sim. Eu imaginava. Vou ligar para agendar um retorno.
Oh, yes. I figured. I'll call to schedule a follow-up.
✕Common Mistakes
Seu médico quer ver em breve como você está progredir.
The verb after 'como você está' should be in the gerund form (-ndo) to express an ongoing action, 'progredindo'.
Seu médico quer ver em breve como você progride.
While 'progride' (simple present) is grammatically correct, 'está progredindo' (present continuous) is more natural and emphasizes the ongoing nature of the progress in this context.
Seu médico quer ver em breve como você está progresso.
'Progresso' is a noun meaning 'progress.' The phrase requires a verb in the gerund form to describe the action of progressing.
↔Alternatives
O médico quer saber como você está indo.
The doctor wants to know how you are doing.
Ele quer uma atualização sobre seu estado.
He wants an update on your condition.
O doutor quer acompanhar seu progresso.
The doctor wants to follow your progress.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, medical appointments often involve a more personal relationship with the doctor, and follow-ups are common to ensure proper recovery or management of conditions. It's polite to be punctual and prepared with any questions or updates on your health. The use of 'você' is standard for addressing adults in most parts of Brazil, maintaining a respectful but not overly formal tone.