Portuguese Phrase
A previsão diz que vai nevar um pouco.
Meaning
This sentence means that the weather forecast predicts a small amount of snowfall. It uses the verb 'dizer' (to say) in the third person singular to report what the forecast says, followed by a subordinate clause with the future construction 'vai + infinitive'.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about weather predictions, especially in regions where snow is uncommon and you want to emphasize that only a light snowfall is expected.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aprevisãodizquevainevarumpouco
Verb 'dizer' in 3rd person singular
When reporting what someone or something says, use the third person singular form 'diz' for 'ele/ela'.
Future periphrastic construction
Use 'ir' + infinitive (vai + infinitive) to express a near future action.
Indefinite quantity 'um pouco'
'Um pouco' means 'a little' and follows the verb to modify the amount of the action.
🗨In Conversation
A previsão diz que vai nevar um pouco amanhã.
The forecast says it will snow a little tomorrow.
Então vamos aproveitar e fazer um boneco de neve!
Then let's take advantage and make a snowman!
✕Common Mistakes
A previsão diz que vai nevar um pouco.
Do not confuse with 'previsão' (forecast) vs. 'previsão' (prediction) – both are correct, but the context is weather.
A previsão diz que vai neva um pouco.
Avoid using 'vai' with a present tense verb; the correct future construction is 'vai + infinitive'.
A previsão diz que um pouco vai nevar.
Make sure to place 'um pouco' after the verb phrase to indicate amount, not before.
↔Alternatives
A previsão indica que vai nevar um pouco.
The forecast indicates it will snow a little.
Segundo a previsão, vai nevar um pouco.
According to the forecast, it will snow a little.
Cultural Tip
Snow is rare in most of Brazil, so mentioning snowfall often signals a location in the southern states or a metaphorical use. When speaking about weather, Brazilians commonly use 'previsão' (forecast) and the verb 'dizer' to report what the meteorological service says.