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Portuguese Phrase

Tem algo empolgante vindo aí?

/tẽ ˈawɡu ẽpɔɫˈɡɐ̃tʃi ˈvĩdu ˈaɪ/
Meaning"Is there something exciting coming up?"
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Meaning

Literally, 'Is there something exciting coming up?' It’s a casual way to ask if a fun or interesting event, news, or activity is about to happen soon.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you suspect a new event, surprise, or piece of news is on the horizon – for example, before a weekend, after hearing rumors, or when a friend seems secretive about upcoming plans.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Temalgoempolgantevindoaí?

1

Ter (tem) as impersonal 'há'

In informal speech, 'tem' (third‑person singular of 'ter') is often used like 'há' to indicate existence, e.g., 'Tem algo' = 'There is something'.

2

Indefinite pronoun 'algo'

'Algo' means 'something' and works with verbs of existence to refer to an unspecified item.

3

Adjective 'empolgante'

'Empolgante' is a present‑participle adjective meaning 'exciting' or 'thrilling'.

4

Gerund 'vindo' + adverb 'aí'

The gerund of 'vir' (vindo) combined with 'aí' creates a colloquial future sense: 'vindo aí' ≈ 'coming up/around the corner'.

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Question intonation

The whole sentence ends with a rising intonation, marked by the question mark, to turn the statement into a query.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tem algo empolgante vindo aí?

Is there something exciting coming up?

Sim! O festival de música começa na próxima semana.

Yes! The music festival starts next week.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tem algo empolgante vindo aqui?

    Use 'aí' (there) for something that will happen soon, not 'aqui' (here).

  • Há algo empolgante vindo aí?

    While 'há' is correct, mixing it with 'vindo aí' sounds unnatural; choose either 'há algo empolgante' or 'tem algo empolgante vindo aí'.

  • Tem algo empolgado vindo aí?

    'Empolgado' is a personal adjective (feeling excited), whereas 'empolgante' describes something that excites.

↔Alternatives

  • Vai ter algo empolgante?

    Will there be something exciting?

  • Tem alguma novidade empolgante?

    Is there any exciting news?

  • Tem algo legal chegando?

    Is something cool on the way?

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Cultural Tip

The construction 'vindo aí' is very informal and typical of everyday Brazilian Portuguese, especially among younger speakers. In more formal contexts you might say 'há algo empolgante a caminho' or simply 'algo empolgante está chegando'.