Dictionary
English - Portuguese (Br)
Soon
sun
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
bientôt, tout de suite, prochainement, dans peu de temps
Soon meanings in Portuguese
bientôt
Example:
I will call you soon.
Je teappellerai bientôt.
The show starts soon.
Le spectacle commence bientôt.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate something will happen in the near future.
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversations and can refer to a time frame of minutes to days.
tout de suite
Example:
I need you to come here soon.
J'ai besoin que tu viennes ici tout de suite.
Please finish your work soon.
Merci de terminer ton travail tout de suite.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate an immediate or very near action.
Note: Often implies urgency, more immediate than 'bientôt'.
prochainement
Example:
The new product will be released soon.
Le nouveau produit sera lancé prochainement.
We will have a meeting soon.
Nous aurons une réunion prochainement.
Usage: formalContext: Used in official announcements or formal writing.
Note: Indicates a planned event that will happen in the near future but is less urgent than 'tout de suite'.
dans peu de temps
Example:
We will leave soon.
Nous partirons dans peu de temps.
He will arrive soon.
Il arrivera dans peu de temps.
Usage: neutralContext: Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Note: Indicates a time frame that is soon but can be more vague than 'bientôt'.
Soon's synonyms
in a little while
In a little while means in a short period of time or soon. It implies a brief waiting period before something happens.
Example: Dinner will be ready in a little while, so please be patient.
Note: In a little while is a more casual and conversational way of expressing 'soon' and can suggest a relaxed or informal tone.
Soon expressions, common phrases
In the near future
This phrase implies that something will happen soon, but does not specify an exact time frame.
Example: We will discuss this matter further in the near future.
Note: It gives a more general sense of time compared to 'soon.'
Any minute now
This phrase suggests that something is expected to happen very soon, possibly within the next few moments.
Example: The bus should arrive any minute now.
Note: It emphasizes immediacy and implies a shorter timeframe than 'soon.'
Before long
This phrase means something will happen relatively soon, without specifying an exact time frame.
Example: Before long, you will realize the importance of this decision.
Note: It implies a sense of anticipation or inevitability compared to 'soon.'
Shortly
This phrase indicates that something will happen soon, usually within a brief period of time.
Example: We will be departing shortly.
Note: It is more formal and precise than 'soon.'
In a bit
This phrase means in a short while or soon, without specifying an exact time frame.
Example: I'll join you for lunch in a bit.
Note: It is more casual and informal than 'soon.'
In the not-too-distant future
This phrase suggests that something will happen soon, but not immediately.
Example: We hope to see significant progress in the not-too-distant future.
Note: It conveys a sense of optimism about the timeframe compared to 'soon.'
At any moment
This phrase implies that something is expected to happen very soon, possibly imminently.
Example: The storm could strike at any moment.
Note: It emphasizes unpredictability and immediacy compared to 'soon.'
Soon everyday (slang) expressions
Any moment now
Similar to 'soon', but implies a more imminent timeframe.
Example: She'll be here any moment now, so get ready.
Note: Emphasizes the idea of immediacy rather than just nearness.
In a jiffy
Informal way to say 'soon' or 'shortly', indicating a quick action or short period of time.
Example: I'll be back in a jiffy, just need to grab my wallet.
Note: Focuses on the speed or brevity of the action.
Before you know it
Expresses that something will happen sooner than expected or anticipated.
Example: The weekend will be here before you know it.
Note: Conveys the idea of time passing quickly and events happening unexpectedly sooner.
In a flash
Indicates that something will happen quickly or that something happened suddenly.
Example: The car disappeared in a flash around the corner.
Note: Emphasizes the sudden or swift nature of the action.
In the blink of an eye
Emphasizes an extremely quick or sudden action or change.
Example: The food was gone in the blink of an eye, everyone loved it.
Note: Highlights the speed of the action in a dramatic or surprising way.
In no time
Means something will happen very quickly or sooner than expected.
Example: I'll have that report done in no time, don't worry.
Note: Stresses the speed at which the action will occur without delay or hesitation.
Soon - Examples
Soon, the sun will set and it will be dark outside.
Bientôt, le soleil se couchera et il fera noir dehors.
I will be back soon.
Je reviendrai bientôt.
We will have to leave soon if we want to catch the train.
Nous devrons partir bientôt si nous voulons attraper le train.
Soon grammar
Soon - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: soon
Conjugations
Adverb, comparative (Adverb, comparative): sooner
Adverb, superlative (Adverb, superlative): soonest
Adverb (Adverb): soon
Syllables, Separation and Stress
soon Contains 1 syllables: soon
Phonetic transcription: ˈsün
soon , ˈsün (The red syllable is stressed)
Soon - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
soon: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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