Portuguese Phrase
Vou fazer uma trilha.
Meaning
The sentence means 'I am going to go on a hike.' It uses the near‑future construction 'vou + infinitive' to express a personal plan that will happen soon. The verb 'fazer' is used here to talk about undertaking the activity of hiking.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell friends, family, or a travel companion about your intention to hike, whether you’re making plans for the same day or the next few days. It works in casual conversation, on social media posts about outdoor adventures, or when asking for advice about a trail.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Voufazerumatrilha
Ir + infinitive (future periphrastic)
The verb 'ir' in the present tense followed by an infinitive expresses a near future intention, similar to 'going to' in English.
Fazer (to do/make)
When talking about activities, Portuguese often uses 'fazer' + noun (e.g., 'fazer uma trilha' = to go on a hike).
Indefinite article 'uma'
Use 'uma' before a feminine singular noun to indicate 'a' or 'one'.
Trilha (hike, trail)
A feminine noun meaning a walking path in nature; commonly used for hiking.
🗨In Conversation
Vou fazer uma trilha amanhã de manhã.
I'm going to go on a hike tomorrow morning.
Que ótimo! Leve água, protetor solar e um chapéu.
How great! Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.
✕Common Mistakes
Vou ir fazer uma trilha.
Redundant; 'ir' already appears in the future periphrastic construction.
Vou fazer trilha.
Missing the indefinite article makes the phrase sound incomplete in most contexts.
Vou fazer um trilha.
The noun 'trilha' is feminine, so the article must be 'uma', not 'um'.
↔Alternatives
Pretendo fazer uma trilha.
I intend to go on a hike.
Planejo fazer uma trilha neste fim de semana.
I plan to go on a hike this weekend.
Vou caminhar na trilha.
I'm going to walk on the trail.
Cultural Tip
Hiking (trilha) is a beloved pastime in Brazil, especially in regions like Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca Forest, São Paulo's Serra da Mantiqueira, and the Chapada dos Veadeiros. Always check the trail difficulty, weather forecast, and bring a basic safety kit. In Brazil, it's common to greet fellow hikers with a friendly 'Boa trilha!' (Have a good hike).