Portuguese Phrase
A gente deveria comemorar juntos.
Meaning
Literally, “We should celebrate together.” It expresses a suggestion that a group of people (including the speaker) ought to share a celebration, such as a birthday, holiday, or achievement.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to propose a joint celebration in an informal setting—among friends, family, or coworkers. It’s especially common in Brazil, where “a gente” replaces the more formal “nós.”
✦Grammar Breakdown
Agentedeveriacomemorarjuntos
A gente
Colloquial way to say “we” in Brazil; it takes third‑person singular verb agreement.
deveria
Conditional form of dever (to have to/should). Used for polite suggestions or hypothetical obligations.
comemorar
Infinitive verb meaning “to celebrate.” After a modal/conditional, the infinitive follows directly.
juntos
Adverb/adjectival form meaning “together.” It agrees in gender/number with the subject when used as an adjective.
🗨In Conversation
A gente deveria comemorar juntos depois da reunião.
We should celebrate together after the meeting.
Boa ideia! Vou reservar um lugar para o jantar.
Good idea! I’ll book a place for dinner.
✕Common Mistakes
Nos deveria comemorar juntos.
When using “a gente,” keep the verb in third‑person singular; “nos” requires first‑person plural conjugation.
A gente deveríamos comemorar juntos.
If you keep “a gente,” the verb must stay singular; use “deveríamos” only with “nós.”
A gente deveria comemorar junto.
“Junto” must agree with the subject; with a mixed‑gender group, use the plural “juntos.”
↔Alternatives
Nós deveríamos comemorar juntos.
We should celebrate together.
Devemos comemorar juntos.
We must celebrate together.
Vamos comemorar juntos.
Let's celebrate together.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, “a gente” is the go‑to informal pronoun for “we,” but it takes third‑person singular verbs, which can trip learners used to the plural agreement of “nós.” In Portugal, speakers tend to use “nós” more often, so you’ll hear “Nós deveríamos comemorar juntos” there. Also, “juntos” can be placed before the verb for emphasis: “Juntos, a gente deveria comemorar.”