What Does Pode Deixar Mean? Say ‘Leave It to Me’ in Portuguese
Pode deixar is a common way to say ‘sure, I’ll take care of it’ or ‘leave it to me’ in Brazilian Portuguese.
Real Life Portuguese · 4 min read · Updated October 14, 2026
The short answer
Pode deixar is a conversational expression that reassures someone you will do what they asked. Depending on the context, it can mean ‘sure,’ ‘I’ll take care of it,’ or ‘leave it to me.’ A friend might use it for a small favor, and a coworker might use it after receiving a clear task.
Use pode deixar to accept responsibility for a task
The complete phrase matters more than its word-for-word parts. Use it when you intend to follow through; it communicates confidence that the request is in hand.
Pode enviar o arquivo hoje? — Pode deixar.
Can you send the file today? — Sure, I’ll take care of it.
Pode deixar, vou buscar você às sete.
No worries, I’ll pick you up at seven.
Eu ligo para o restaurante. Pode deixar comigo.
I’ll call the restaurant. Leave it to me.
Choose a clear alternative when you need to be specific
Deixa comigo is another natural way to say ‘leave it to me.’ If the task, deadline, or details matter, confirm them directly after the expression: pode deixar, envio até as cinco (sure, I’ll send it by five). That turns a friendly assurance into a clear agreement.
In a very formal email, a direct confirmation such as confirmo que enviarei o arquivo hoje may be more suitable. Tone depends on the relationship and the workplace.
Deixa comigo; eu faço a reserva.
Leave it to me; I’ll make the reservation.
Pode deixar, vou enviar o endereço por mensagem.
Sure, I’ll send the address by message.
Confirmo que enviarei a versão final até amanhã.
I confirm that I’ll send the final version by tomorrow.
Put it into practice
Use pode deixar or deixa comigo to reassure someone that you will handle a task. Repeat the action and deadline when the agreement needs to be precise.
Quick practice
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