Signification
To depart from one's residence.
Contexte culturel
The 'Geração Canguru' refers to adults in their 20s and 30s who still live with their parents. Sair de casa is often delayed until marriage or financial independence. Punctuality varies, but 'sair de casa' is often used as a benchmark for when a journey begins. In rural areas, it can also mean leaving the village. In urban centers like Luanda, 'sair de casa' can imply navigating significant traffic, so it's often discussed in terms of strategy and timing. The phrase is used in many popular songs to denote a new beginning or the end of a relationship.
Drop the Article
When talking about your own home, don't say 'da casa'. Just say 'de casa'. It sounds much more native.
Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'saí' (I left). Without it, 'sai' means 'he/she leaves'.
Signification
To depart from one's residence.
Drop the Article
When talking about your own home, don't say 'da casa'. Just say 'de casa'. It sounds much more native.
Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'saí' (I left). Without it, 'sai' means 'he/she leaves'.
The 'WhatsApp' Rule
If a Brazilian texts you 'Tô saindo de casa', they might still be in the shower. Give them 15 extra minutes!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'sair'.
Eu ______ de casa às sete da manhã todos os dias.
'Saio' is the first-person singular (Eu) form of the verb 'sair' in the present tense.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I left the house' in the past?
Selecione a opção correta:
'Saí' is the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito) for 'Eu'. Note the accent.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Amigo A: Você já ______ de casa? Amigo B: Sim, estou no caminho!
The question is directed at 'você', so the verb must be in the third-person singular form 'saiu' (past tense).
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: A young person moving to their own apartment for the first time.
'Sair de casa' is the specific idiom used for gaining independence and moving out.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sair vs. Ir Embora
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEu ______ de casa às sete da manhã todos os dias.
'Saio' is the first-person singular (Eu) form of the verb 'sair' in the present tense.
Selecione a opção correta:
'Saí' is the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito) for 'Eu'. Note the accent.
Amigo A: Você já ______ de casa? Amigo B: Sim, estou no caminho!
The question is directed at 'você', so the verb must be in the third-person singular form 'saiu' (past tense).
Context: A young person moving to their own apartment for the first time.
'Sair de casa' is the specific idiom used for gaining independence and moving out.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! In Portuguese, 'casa' is used generically for any place of residence, including apartments (apartamentos).
'Sair de casa' specifically mentions the home as the starting point. 'Ir embora' just means 'to leave' from wherever you are currently.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine to use with your boss or with your best friend.
You can say 'Vou sair de casa' or 'Vou me mudar'. Both are very common.
In Portuguese, certain common nouns like 'casa', 'escola', and 'igreja' often drop the article when used with prepositions in a general sense.
Expressions liées
Sair com alguém
similarTo go out on a date or with friends.
Ir embora
similarTo leave a place (any place).
Mudar-se
specialized formTo move house.
Bater em retirada
contrastTo retreat or flee.
