Breakdown of Eu vou trabalhar agora e limpar a sala depois.
eu
I
agora
now
e
and
trabalhar
to work
ir
to go
limpar
to clean
a sala
the living room
depois
later
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Questions & Answers about Eu vou trabalhar agora e limpar a sala depois.
How is "vou trabalhar" different from "trabalharei"?
By saying vou trabalhar, you’re using the periphrastic future (lit. “I go to work”), which implies an intention or plan. Trabalharei is the synthetic future tense (lit. “I will work”), often seen in writing or more formal contexts. In everyday spoken Portuguese, the periphrastic form is much more common.
Why do we say "agora" here instead of "já"?
Both can mean “now,” but agora usually expresses “at this moment” in a more neutral way. Já can carry a nuance of immediacy or urgency. In this sentence, agora highlights that you are starting work at the present moment, without implying extra emphasis.
Can I drop "eu" and just say "Vou trabalhar agora e limpar a sala depois"?
Yes! Eu is not required because Portuguese verbs indicate the subject by their endings or by context. However, including eu can emphasize the speaker or clarify the subject.
Is "depois" used in the same way as "later" in English?
Typically, yes. Depois indicates a future time after something else has happened. You could also use mais tarde with a similar meaning, though depois is very common for indicating a sequence of actions.
What’s the difference between "trabalhar" and "limpar"?
Trabalhar means “to work,” referring broadly to performing a job or labor, while limpar means “to clean.” They describe two distinct actions in the sentence: first you will work, then you will clean.