Aguardo vossas considerações

Using this phrase is like putting on a well-tailored suit. You usually drop it at the very end of an email or a formal document. It serves as a closing 'call to action.' You state your case, attach your files, and then end with this line. In a meeting, you might say it after finishing a presentation. It invites others to speak without sounding demanding. You aren't rushing them. You are 'awaiting' them. It creates a space for respectful dialogue. Just remember to use a formal sign-off after it, like Atenciosamente (Sincerely).

This is your best friend in the corporate world. Use it when emailing a client in Lisbon or a director in São Paulo. It is perfect for academic settings too. If you send a draft of your thesis to a group of professors, this is the gold standard. It also works in legal contexts. If you are writing to a government body, this phrase fits perfectly. It makes you look organized and respectful of hierarchy. Even in a serious group project at university, it helps set a professional tone. It says, 'I am a serious person who does serious work.'

Whatever you do, don't use this with your friends at a bar. If you ask for their 'considerations' on which beer to order, they will laugh at you. It is way too stiff for family dinners. Don't use it with your partner when discussing what to watch on Netflix. It sounds robotic and cold in casual settings. Also, be careful in Brazil. While understood, the word vossas is extremely formal there. In a casual Brazilian office, it might feel a bit 'extra.' Stick to suas if you want to sound a bit more modern but still polite.

This phrase is a beautiful relic of formal Portuguese etiquette. It stems from a time when written communication followed very strict rules of hierarchy. The word vossas is the plural 'your,' but it carries a weight of respect. In Portugal, this level of formality is still quite standard in business. It reflects a culture that values politeness and clear boundaries. In Brazil, the language has evolved to be more direct. However, the legal and medical fields in Brazil still cling to these formal structures. It’s a bridge to the language's more classical, courtly roots.

If vossas feels too heavy, you have options. In Brazil, most people say Aguardo suas considerações. It means the exact same thing but feels less like a 19th-century novel. If you want to sound even more modern, try Fico no aguardo do seu feedback. That is very common in tech circles. In Portugal, you might hear Fico a aguardar as vossas notas. If you are in a hurry, a simple Aguardo retorno (I await a return) works. Each variation tweaks the 'temperature' of the conversation from icy formal to lukewarm professional.