Portuguese Phrase
Quando a gente se encontra de novo?
Meaning
This phrase is a common, informal way to ask about a future meeting or hangout. It uses the colloquial expression 'a gente' instead of 'nós' to mean 'we', which is standard in spoken Brazilian Portuguese. It expresses interest in seeing someone again without being overly formal.
When to use
Use this at the end of a date, a casual hangout with friends, or a meeting with someone you enjoy spending time with. It is perfect for informal social settings where you want to show you enjoyed the person's company.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandoa gentese encontrade novo
A gente
A common informal way to say 'we' in Brazil, it always takes the third-person singular verb form.
Se encontra
The reflexive form of the verb 'encontrar', used here to mean 'meeting each other'.
De novo
A very common adverbial phrase in Portuguese meaning 'again' or 'once more'.
🗨In Conversation
Eu adorei o café hoje, a conversa foi ótima!
I loved the coffee today, the conversation was great!
Eu também! Quando a gente se encontra de novo?
Me too! When do we meet again?
✕Common Mistakes
Quando nós se encontra de novo?
When using 'nós', the verb must be conjugated as 'nos encontramos'. 'A gente' takes the third-person singular.
Quando a gente nos encontra de novo?
'A gente' is paired with the reflexive pronoun 'se', whereas 'nós' is paired with 'nos'.
↔Alternatives
Quando nos vemos novamente?
When do we see each other again?
Quando vamos nos ver de novo?
When are we going to see each other again?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'a gente' is almost always preferred over 'nós' in daily conversation. While 'nós' is grammatically correct and used in formal writing, using 'a gente' makes you sound much more natural and integrated into local social circles.