Portuguese Phrase
A gente se conecta nas redes sociais?
Meaning
Literally, "Do we connect on social media?" It is a casual way to ask whether you and the other person(s) are already linked on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp, or to propose starting that connection.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations with friends, classmates, or coworkers when you want to check if you already follow each other online or suggest adding each other on a social network.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Agenteseconectanasredessociais?
A gente
"A gente" is an informal way to say "we" in Brazilian Portuguese, and it takes third‑person singular verb forms.
se conecta
The verb "conectar" is used reflexively here; "se" marks that the subject (a gente) is both acting and receiving the action.
nas
"nas" is the contraction of the preposition "em" + the feminine plural article "as".
redes sociais
A compound noun meaning "social networks"; both words stay in the plural form.
Question intonation
In spoken Portuguese, the rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question, even without a question mark in informal writing.
🗨In Conversation
A gente se conecta nas redes sociais?
Do we connect on social media?
Ainda não, mas eu te adiciono no Instagram agora.
Not yet, but I’ll add you on Instagram now.
✕Common Mistakes
A gente nos conecta nas redes sociais?
"A gente" takes third‑person singular, so the correct verb form is "se conecta", not "nos conecta".
A gente se conecta nas rede social?
Both nouns must agree in number; use the plural "redes sociais".
A gente se conectam nas redes sociais?
Because the subject is "a gente" (singular), the verb must be singular "se conecta".
↔Alternatives
Nós nos conectamos nas redes sociais?
Do we connect on social media?
A gente se fala nas redes sociais?
Do we talk on social media?
Você já me segue nas redes sociais?
Do you already follow me on social media?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "A gente" is far more common than "nós" in everyday speech, especially among younger speakers. Social media is a primary way to keep in touch, so asking about it is a natural ice‑breaker. Remember that the verb stays singular ("se conecta") even though the meaning is plural.