You know when you no longer want to check social media the first thing in the morning? Or you decide that you will not binge-watch shows all weekend anymore. Today I will show you how to say no longer or not anymore in Portuguese using a really useful pattern: the não + verb + mais structure.
Use the “não + verb + mais” pattern to say Not Anymore in Portuguese
The “não + verb + mais” pattern is a straightforward yet powerful way to indicate that something that once was is no longer the case.
It’s used across various contexts, from casual conversations to more formal writing, making it an essential component of your Portuguese language toolkit.
To help you grasp this concept, here are some practical examples:
1. Eu não quero mais sair. (I no longer want to go out.)
Here, “não quero mais” directly translates to “no longer want,” showing a change in desire or plans.
2. Ela não trabalha mais aqui. (She doesn’t work here anymore.)
This sentence uses “não trabalha mais” to indicate a change in employment status.
3. Nós não vamos mais viajar em julho. (We are no longer traveling in July.)
“Não vamos mais” communicates a change in future plans, useful for discussing schedule alterations.
4. Ele não come mais carne. (He doesn’t eat meat anymore.)
A lifestyle change is conveyed with “não come mais,” a pattern helpful for talking about new habits or preferences.
Avoid this common mistake when you say Not Anymore in Portuguese
A common mistake for English speakers is to place “mais” at the end of the phrase:
- Eu não quero fazer isso mais. (I don’t want to do this anymore.)
While this can be understood, it’s less common and can sound awkward depending on the context.
The best way to say it is: “Eu não quero mais fazer isso.”
Additional examples in the vídeo:
Practice Makes Perfect
To internalize this pattern, incorporate it into your daily practice. Try forming sentences about changes in your own life or in the world around you. The more you use it, the more naturally it will come to you in conversations.
Start practicing right now by posting a comment! What is one thing that you no longer want to do? Eu não quero mais me estressar com coisas pequenas.
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