🇧🇷 Portuguese phrases

How to Say "Long time no see" in Portuguese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Há quanto tempo
"Long time no see" in Portuguese · say it like ah kwahn-toh tem-poh

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Portuguese is Há quanto tempo. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Quanto tempo, hein?
A more casual way to express the same sentiment
Faz tempo que não nos vemos
A slightly more formal variant

When to use it

Use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It's a friendly way to acknowledge the time that has passed. You can use it in both casual and more formal situations.

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Examples in Portuguese

PortugueseEnglish
Oi, há quanto tempo! Como você está?Hi, long time no see! How have you been?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb tense, saying 'Eu não vejo você há muito tempo' instead of the idiomatic expression.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in all Portuguese-speaking countries?

Yes, it is commonly understood and used across different regions.

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