Dê notícias

This phrase is perfect for the end of a conversation. You’re parting ways, but you want to maintain the connection. Imagine finishing a video call with a cousin. You’d say, Foi ótimo falar com você! Dê notícias! (It was great talking to you! Let me know how you're doing!). Or after a great coffee date with a friend, Adorei nosso papo! Dê notícias depois! (Loved our chat! Keep in touch later!). It’s a gentle way to express you’d like to hear from them again.

Dê notícias is super versatile. It leans informal but can be used in slightly more formal settings if you’re friendly with the person. It’s not stiff or corporate. Think of it as your go-to for friends, family, and colleagues you have a good rapport with. It's the linguistic equivalent of a relaxed smile. It's definitely not for super formal speeches or official documents, unless you're trying to sound surprisingly warm.

• Texting a friend after a fun weekend: O rolê foi demais! Dê notícias quando puder! (The hangout was awesome! Let me know when you can!).
• Emailing a former colleague you stayed friendly with: Espero que esteja tudo bem por aí. Dê notícias quando tiver um tempinho. (Hope everything's well over there. Let me know how things are when you have a moment).
• Saying goodbye to a neighbor you chat with: Vou ali no mercado. Dê notícias se precisar de algo! (I'm off to the market. Let me know if you need anything!).
• On a dating app after a good conversation: Foi legal conversar! Dê notícias se mudar de ideia sobre o café. (It was nice chatting! Let me know if you change your mind about coffee).

Use Dê notícias when you're saying goodbye to someone you genuinely want to hear from. It's great after a pleasant interaction, a catch-up call, or when you haven't seen someone in a while but want to maintain contact. It signals that the conversation was meaningful enough to warrant future updates. It’s your way of keeping the door open for more chats. It’s like saying, 'Don't disappear on me!'

Avoid Dê notícias in very formal situations like a job interview or a serious business negotiation. It can sound too casual or even a bit presumptuous. Also, don't use it if you're ending a brief, transactional interaction, like with a cashier you'll never see again. It’s not for people you don’t know or don’t care to hear from. It would be like asking for a pen pal from a stranger at the bus stop.

• ✗ Me dê notícias. → ✓ Dê notícias. (The me is often implied and can sound a bit demanding or unnatural when used this way).
• ✗ Dê-me notícias. → ✓ Dê notícias. (While grammatically correct, the me is often dropped in modern, casual Brazilian Portuguese. Using it can sound a bit old-fashioned or overly formal depending on context).
• ✗ Dê notícias de você. → ✓ Dê notícias. (This is redundant. Dê notícias already implies news *about you*).

• Me dá notícias (More informal, common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese).
• Manda notícias (Also informal, similar to me dá notícias).
• Dá um toque (More casual, means 'get in touch' or 'let me know').
• Fica bem (Means 'take care,' often used alongside dê notícias).
• In Portugal, you might hear Dá notícias tuas which is a bit more direct.

• Is Dê notícias always a question? No, it's usually a statement or a gentle request. It's an invitation to share, not a demand.
• Can I use it on social media? Yes! It's great for comments or DMs. Adorei seu post! Dê notícias! (Loved your post! Let me know how you're doing!).
• Is it polite? Very polite and friendly! It shows you value the relationship.