Phrase · 🗺️ Plans with conditions
Se der, eu passo aí mais tarde.
If I can, I’ll drop by later.
B1making a tentative planinformalAudio · coming soon
Why every word is where it is
Se1conjunctionifder2verbit works outdar · subjunctive · future · 3rd sing.,eupronounI1st sing. · subjectpasso3verbdrop bypassar · present · 1st sing.aíadverb(at your place)mais tardeadverblater.
- Se → der: trigger
- eu → passo: subject
- aí → passo: modifier
Word for word: “If (it) gives, I pass there more late.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Se + future subjunctive talks about an open future condition: it may or may not happen. Future subjunctive: uses →
- 2der: future subjunctive of dar (deram → der). Se der alone means "if it’s possible". Future subjunctive: forms →
- 3passar aí = to drop by your place. The present (passo) often works as a near future.
Variations
- Se der, passo aí mais tarde.
- Se der tempo, eu passo aí.
- Se eu puder, passo aí mais tarde.