Portuguese Phrase
Não esqueça o kit de primeiros socorros.
Meaning
The sentence is a firm reminder not to leave the first‑aid kit behind. It uses a negative imperative, which sounds both caring and urgent, especially in situations where safety equipment is essential.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are packing for a trip, preparing for an outdoor activity, or reminding someone who is in charge of safety supplies. It works in both informal conversations with friends and more formal briefings at work or school.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nãoesqueçaokitdeprimeirossocorros.
Negação (Não)
‘Não’ is placed before the verb to make a negative command.
Negative Imperative
In Portuguese, a negative command uses the present subjunctive form of the verb; ‘esqueça’ is the subjunctive of ‘esquecer’.
Definite Article (o)
The article ‘o’ agrees in gender and number with the noun ‘kit’ (masculine singular).
Prepositional Phrase ‘de primeiros socorros’
‘Primeiros socorros’ is a fixed plural expression meaning ‘first aid’; the preposition ‘de’ links it to ‘kit’.
🗨In Conversation
Não esqueça o kit de primeiros socorros.
Don't forget the first‑aid kit.
Claro, já está na mochila.
Sure, it's already in the backpack.
✕Common Mistakes
Não esqueça o kit de primeiro socorro.
‘Primeiro socorro’ is singular and incorrect; the expression is always plural ‘primeiros socorros’.
Esqueça o kit de primeiros socorros.
When giving a negative command you must keep ‘não’ before the verb; omitting it changes the meaning to a positive command.
Não esqueça kit de primeiros socorros.
Dropping the article ‘o’ sounds unnatural; the noun ‘kit’ normally takes a definite article.
↔Alternatives
Lembre‑se de levar o kit de primeiros socorros.
Remember to take the first‑aid kit.
Não se esqueça do kit de primeiros socorros.
Don't forget the first‑aid kit.
Leve o kit de primeiros socorros.
Take the first‑aid kit.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, a ‘kit de primeiros socorros’ is a standard item for school trips, beach outings, and festivals. The phrase is often heard in safety briefings and by parents packing for a vacation. While the command is polite, using the negative imperative adds a sense of urgency that Brazilians associate with caring for others' well‑being.