Ask a Professor for More Time on an Assignment in Portuguese
Make a specific request before the due date and ask what options follow the course rules.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
In an email or message, identify the class and assignment so the professor can find the right deadline. Use prazo de entrega for due date and atividade or trabalho for an assignment, depending on the course wording.
Open with the course and assignment name
A polite opening such as Professor, bom dia is enough. Keep the subject line specific if you are writing by email.
Professor, bom dia. Tenho uma dúvida sobre o prazo do trabalho de história.
Good morning, Professor. I have a question about the history assignment deadline.
Estou escrevendo sobre a atividade que vence na sexta-feira.
I’m writing about the assignment due on Friday.
Sou estudante da turma de terça-feira à tarde.
I’m a student in the Tuesday afternoon class.
Ask for more time without assuming the answer
Use seria possível entregar até…? (would it be possible to submit by…?) to make a clear request. State a date you can reasonably meet and ask whether the course allows an extension.
A professor may need to follow the same policy for everyone. Asking does not guarantee approval, so keep working toward the original deadline unless you receive a different answer.
Seria possível entregar o trabalho até segunda-feira?
Would it be possible to submit the assignment by Monday?
Gostaria de pedir mais dois dias, se isso estiver de acordo com as regras da disciplina.
I’d like to ask for two more days, if that is allowed by the course rules.
Existe alguma alternativa prevista para esta situação?
Is there an option provided for this situation?
Explain only the context needed for the request
You can give a short explanation, such as a scheduling conflict or a personal situation, without sharing details you prefer to keep private. If documentation is required, ask which channel to use.
Show what you have already completed if that helps the professor understand your plan. Avoid attaching sensitive records to a class group chat.
Tive um imprevisto nesta semana e estou reorganizando o trabalho.
Something unexpected came up this week, and I’m reorganizing the assignment.
Já concluí a pesquisa e estou terminando a revisão.
I’ve completed the research and am finishing the revision.
Se precisar enviar algum comprovante, qual canal devo usar?
If I need to send documentation, which channel should I use?
Confirm the due date and submission method
If the professor agrees, repeat the new deadline and ask whether you should submit through the same platform. If an extension is not possible, ask what part of the course policy you should review.
A short thank-you closes the exchange without implying that the professor must make an exception.
Obrigado por confirmar. Vou enviar pelo sistema até segunda-feira.
Thank you for confirming. I’ll submit through the system by Monday.
Entendi. Vou seguir o prazo original.
I understand. I’ll follow the original deadline.
Agradeço por explicar as opções.
Thank you for explaining the options.
Put it into practice
Identify the assignment, request a realistic date, and follow the course instructions you receive.
Quick practice
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