Portuguese Phrase
Seu pedido chega em 3-5 dias úteis.
Meaning
Literally: “Your order arrives in three to five business days.” The phrase tells the listener the expected delivery window, emphasizing that only working days are counted.
When to use
Use this sentence when confirming shipping times with a customer, writing an e‑mail receipt, or adding a note on an order confirmation page. It is typical in e‑commerce, logistics, and customer‑service contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Seupedidochegaem3-5diasúteis.
Possessive adjective (Seu)
"Seu" agrees with the noun it modifies (pedido) in gender (masculine) and number (singular).
Verb (chega)
"Chegar" is conjugated in the third‑person singular present indicative because the subject (pedido) is third‑person singular.
Preposition for time (em)
"Em" introduces a time frame and is the most common preposition for “in/within” a period.
Numerical range (3-5)
A hyphenated range is read as “três a cinco”. It can also be written with the word “a”.
Noun phrase (dias úteis)
"Dias úteis" means business days (excluding weekends and holidays). It contrasts with "dias corridos" (calendar days).
🗨In Conversation
Quanto tempo leva para o meu pedido chegar?
How long does it take for my order to arrive?
Seu pedido chega em 3-5 dias úteis.
Your order arrives in 3‑5 business days.
✕Common Mistakes
Seu pedido chega em 3-5 dias corridos.
Using "dias corridos" changes the meaning; it counts weekends and holidays, which is not what most businesses promise.
Seu pedido chega dentro de 3-5 dias úteis.
"Dentro de" is acceptable but less common in formal shipping notices; it can sound overly wordy.
Seu pedido chega nos 3-5 dias úteis.
The preposition "nos" is incorrect here; the correct preposition for a time interval is "em".
↔Alternatives
Seu pedido será entregue em 3 a 5 dias úteis.
Your order will be delivered in 3 to 5 business days.
O prazo de entrega é de 3 a 5 dias úteis.
The delivery time is 3 to 5 business days.
A entrega do seu pedido ocorre em até 5 dias úteis.
Your order will be delivered within up to 5 business days.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "dias úteis" is the standard term used by companies to set delivery expectations. It excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, which can differ by state. If you say "dias corridos," you are counting every calendar day, which often leads to confusion with customers who expect the shorter, business‑day estimate.