Portuguese Phrase
Vai sair?
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to ask someone if they are planning to leave the house or their current location. It uses the verb 'ir' (to go) as an auxiliary to indicate a near-future intention.
When to use
Use this informally when you see a friend, family member, or roommate getting ready, putting on shoes, or heading toward the door.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vaisair?
Auxiliary 'Ir'
The word 'vai' is the third-person singular of 'ir', used here to form the immediate future.
Infinitive Sair
The verb 'sair' means to leave or go out; it remains in the infinitive after the auxiliary verb.
🗨In Conversation
Vai sair?
Are you going out?
Vou sim, vou ao cinema com a Maria.
Yes, I am, I'm going to the movies with Maria.
✕Common Mistakes
Você vai para sair?
In Portuguese, you don't need a preposition between the auxiliary verb 'ir' and the main verb.
Vai sai?
The second verb in this construction must always be in the infinitive form (sair), not conjugated.
↔Alternatives
Você vai sair hoje?
Are you going out today?
Vai dar uma volta?
Are you going for a stroll?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, this is often used as a conversation starter. Even if it is obvious that someone is leaving, asking 'Vai sair?' is a friendly way to show interest in their plans or to initiate a brief chat.