Posteriormente, abordarei

Using this phrase effectively requires a bit of confidence with the future tense. While Brazilians and Portuguese speakers often use the 'ir + infinitive' structure (like 'vou abordar'), the single-word future abordarei adds a layer of intellectual weight. You place posteriormente at the beginning to set the timeline, followed by your action. You can use it to defer questions during a Zoom call or to structure paragraphs in a formal report. It works best when followed by a specific noun, like os custos (the costs) or essa questão (this issue). It is like telling your boss, 'I am the captain of this conversation ship, and we are docking at that port in five minutes.' Just don't use it to avoid chores at home, or your partner might realize you're just using big words to procrastinate on the dishes.

This phrase lives in the world of suits, ties, and academic robes. It is firmly in the 'formal' to 'very formal' camp. You will hear it in boardrooms, during university lectures, or read it in official government communiqués. On the formality scale, if 'depois eu falo' is a t-shirt and flip-flops, Posteriormente, abordarei is a three-piece tuxedo with polished shoes. It is perfect for LinkedIn posts where you want to sound like a 'thought leader' or for emails to a client you’ve never met. If you use this while texting your best friend about which pizza to order, they will probably ask if you’ve been replaced by an AI or if you’ve suddenly become a lawyer. Use it when you want to be taken seriously and show that you have full command of the language.

Imagine you are recording a YouTube tutorial about coding. You mention a complex library, but you don't want to explain it yet. You say, Posteriormente, abordarei o uso dessa biblioteca em detalhes. This keeps your viewers focused on the current step while promising more value later. Or, think of a job interview on Google Meet. The interviewer asks about salary expectations early on. You might say, Posteriormente, abordarei minhas pretensões salariais, mas primeiro gostaria de focar nas minhas competências. It is a polite way to pivot. In a formal email regarding a project delay, you might write: Posteriormente, abordarei as novas datas de entrega. It sounds much more organized than 'I'll send the dates later.' It shows you are in control of the timeline, even if things are slightly behind schedule.

Use this phrase when you are the one holding the floor. It is a power move for speakers. It is especially useful in structured environments like a master's thesis defense or a corporate pitch. If you are writing a formal article for a blog or a newspaper, this phrase helps connect different sections of your text. It is also great for 'setting the stage' in the introduction of a speech. By saying what you will address later, you give the audience a roadmap of your thoughts. It is like the 'coming up next' segment on a TV show, but for your brain. It builds anticipation and proves you didn't just wake up and decide to give a speech five minutes ago.

Avoid this phrase in any situation where you are trying to be 'one of the gang.' If you are at a bar with friends and someone asks who is paying the next round, saying Posteriormente, abordarei a divisão da conta will make you look like a total snob (and probably a bit cheap). It is also too heavy for simple everyday transactions. Don't say it to the Uber driver or the person at the checkout counter. Also, be careful not to use it as a persistent 'dodge.' If you keep saying you'll address things later but never actually do, the phrase loses its professional magic and just becomes a fancy way of lying. Use it only when the 'later' is actually going to happen.

A very common mistake for English speakers is adding the word 'sobre' (about) after abordarei. In Portuguese, abordar is a direct transitive verb. You 'address the topic,' you don't 'address *about* the topic.'

Another mistake is using it for things that are happening immediately. If you're going to talk about it in the next sentence, posteriormente is too far away. Another one is the spelling: people often forget the 'i' in posteriormente or mess up the future ending.

Remember, the 'ei' ending is specifically for 'I will.' If you say abordará, you're saying 'he or she will address it,' and your audience will be looking around for the other person.

If you find Posteriormente, abordarei a bit too stiff, you can use Mais adiante, falarei sobre... (Further ahead, I'll talk about...). This is slightly more relaxed but still professional. In Portugal, you might hear De seguida, tratarei de... (Following this, I will deal with...). If you want to be even more formal, try Em momento oportuno, discutirei... (At an opportune moment, I will discuss...). For a more modern, tech-savvy vibe in a presentation, you could say Veremos isso em mais detalhes logo mais (We'll see that in more detail shortly). All of these serve the same 'wait for it' function, but they change the 'flavor' of the wait. It’s like choosing between a high-speed train and a luxury cruise; both get you there, but the vibe is different.

Is this used in Brazil or Portugal? Both! It is a standard formal expression across the entire Lusophone world. Is posteriormente the same as depois? Yes, but depois is the casual cousin, while posteriormente is the CEO of the family. Can I use it in a text message? Only if you're trying to be funny or if you're texting your boss about a serious project. Is it always future tense? Usually, because you are promising a future action. Does abordar mean 'to board' a ship? Yes, that's where it comes from! You are 'boarding' a topic like a ship. Do I need the 'eu' (I)? No, the -ei at the end of abordarei already tells everyone it's you talking. Is it okay for social media? It's great for LinkedIn or professional Instagram captions about business tips.