Portuguese Phrase
Nos vemos na sexta.
Meaning
This is a friendly and common way to say goodbye when you have a scheduled meeting or expect to encounter someone on Friday. It literally translates to 'we see ourselves on Friday,' using the reflexive form of the verb to indicate a mutual encounter.
When to use
Use this phrase when ending a conversation with someone you will definitely see again on the upcoming Friday. It is appropriate for both casual social settings and professional environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nosvemosnasexta
Nos vemos
This is the first-person plural reflexive form of the verb 'ver' (to see), indicating a reciprocal action.
na
A contraction of the preposition 'em' (on/at) and the feminine article 'a' (the).
🗨In Conversation
Bom trabalho hoje, até mais!
Good work today, see you later!
Obrigado, nos vemos na sexta.
Thanks, see you on Friday.
✕Common Mistakes
Vemos na sexta.
The reflexive pronoun 'nos' is required here to indicate 'each other'.
Nos vemos no sexta.
The word 'sexta' is feminine, so you must use the feminine contraction 'na' (em + a).
↔Alternatives
Até sexta.
Until Friday.
A gente se vê na sexta.
We'll see each other on Friday (informal).
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese-speaking countries, Friday (sexta-feira) is often just called 'sexta' in informal contexts. It's a day deeply associated with the start of the weekend and social gatherings, often marked by the popular hashtag #sextou.