Portuguese Phrase
Testa isso todo mês.
Meaning
The sentence means “Test this every month.” It is a direct, imperative instruction telling someone to perform a test or check on a specific item on a monthly basis.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to set a regular, monthly testing routine – for example, checking a piece of equipment, reviewing a report, or performing a health check. It works in both professional and informal settings, as long as the tone stays straightforward.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Testaissotodomês
Imperative (2nd person singular)
“Testa” is the informal imperative of the verb “testar”. It is used when speaking to someone you address with “tu” or in informal contexts.
Demonstrative pronoun
“Isso” points to a specific thing that both speakers know; it can be omitted if the context is clear.
Adverbial of frequency
“Todo mês” means “every month”. It can also be expressed as “mensalmente” or “a cada mês”.
🗨In Conversation
Testa isso todo mês, por favor.
Please test this every month.
Claro, já anotei no calendário.
Sure, I’ve already noted it on the calendar.
✕Common Mistakes
A testa isso todo mês.
Learners sometimes think “testa” is a noun (forehead) instead of the imperative of “testar”.
Testa isso todos os mês.
Using “todos os meses” is also correct but changes the rhythm; avoid mixing singular and plural forms in the same sentence.
Testa todo mês.
If the object is already known, Brazilians often drop “isso”.
↔Alternatives
Faça o teste todo mês.
Do the test every month.
Verifique isso mensalmente.
Check this monthly.
Realize esse teste a cada mês.
Carry out this test each month.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, many workplaces schedule monthly checks for safety equipment, software updates, or health metrics. The imperative form “testa” is informal; in a more formal context you might use “teste” as a noun (e.g., “Realize o teste”) or add “por favor”. Also, be aware that “testa” can also mean “forehead”, so context is key to avoid confusion.