Eu vou descansar logo.

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Breakdown of Eu vou descansar logo.

• ir: to go
• descansar: to rest
• logo: soon

Questions & Answers about Eu vou descansar logo.

What exactly does logo mean in Eu vou descansar logo? Does it mean “soon” or “right now”?

In this sentence, logo means soon / in a little while, not right now at this exact second.

Rough nuances (all can translate as soon):

• Vou descansar logo. – I’ll rest soon / in a bit.
• Vou descansar em breve. – I’ll rest soon (a bit more formal/neutral).
• Vou descansar daqui a pouco. – I’ll rest in a little while.
• Vou descansar já / agora. – I’ll rest right now / immediately.

So logo suggests not very far in the future, but not necessarily this instant. Context and tone decide how soon.

Can I drop the eu and just say Vou descansar logo?

Yes. In Brazilian Portuguese, it’s very common to drop subject pronouns when the verb form already shows the person.

• Eu vou descansar logo. – perfectly correct, slightly more emphasis on I.
• Vou descansar logo. – also perfectly correct, very natural in speech.

You might choose eu if you want to contrast or emphasize:

• Eu vou descansar logo, mas você ainda vai trabalhar.
  I’m going to rest soon, but you still have to work.

What’s the difference between vou descansar and descansarei?