Portuguese Phrase
Quando a gente se vê de novo?
Meaning
A casual way to ask when two people will meet again. It conveys a friendly tone and implies that the speaker looks forward to the next encounter.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations with friends, family, or acquaintances you haven’t seen for a while. It’s perfect for texting, chatting, or face‑to‑face talk, but avoid it in formal written Portuguese.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoagentesevêdenovo?
Quando (question word)
Used to ask about time; placed at the beginning of a question.
a gente (colloquial 'we')
Informal substitute for 'nós'; conjugates verbs in third‑person singular.
se vê (reflexive verb)
Reciprocal form of 'ver' meaning 'see each other'; uses the reflexive pronoun 'se' with third‑person singular.
de novo (again)
Common adverbial phrase meaning 'again' or 'once more'.
🗨In Conversation
Quando a gente se vê de novo?
When will we see each other again?
Que tal na próxima sexta à noite?
How about next Friday night?
✕Common Mistakes
Quando a gente nos vemos de novo?
With 'a gente' you must keep the verb in third‑person singular; 'nos vemos' matches 'nós', not 'a gente'.
Quando a gente se vê novamente?
While correct, 'novamente' sounds formal; 'de novo' is the natural colloquial choice.
↔Alternatives
Quando vamos nos encontrar de novo?
When will we meet again?
Quando nos vemos outra vez?
When do we see each other again?
Quando a gente se reencontra?
When do we get together again?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'a gente' is the go‑to informal pronoun for 'we' in everyday speech, even though it literally means 'the people'. In formal writing you should use 'nós' and conjugate the verb accordingly (e.g., 'Quando nós nos vemos de novo?'). Also, the reciprocal 'se vê' is common; using 'nos vemos' with 'a gente' is considered a mistake.