precisamos de falar
we need to talk
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/pɾɨsiˈzɐmuʒ dɨ fɐˈlaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Like in English, 'precisamos de falar' is a phrase that often triggers anxiety in relationships, as it signals a serious conversation ahead. In Brazilian Portuguese, the preposition 'de' is often dropped: 'precisamos falar.' This phrase is universally recognized as the opening to a relationship-defining conversation.
📝 Example Sentences
Precisamos de falar sobre o que aconteceu.
We need to talk about what happened.
Quando ele disse 'precisamos de falar,' fiquei com medo.
When he said 'we need to talk,' I got scared.
Precisamos de falar, mas com calma.
We need to talk, but calmly.