Ask About a Make-Up Exam at a Brazilian University
Explain which exam you missed, ask whether a second sitting is possible, and confirm the institution's current rules.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Prova substitutiva, segunda chamada, and avaliação substitutiva are terms some institutions use for a make-up or second-sitting exam. Terminology and availability vary, so use the name in your course or university instructions.
Identify the course and exam you missed
State the class, date, and professor before describing your request. Keep the explanation factual and private details limited to what the official process asks for.
Faltei à prova de química na terça-feira.
I missed the chemistry exam on Tuesday.
Gostaria de saber se há uma avaliação substitutiva para esta disciplina.
I would like to know whether there is a make-up exam for this course.
Ask which process and documentation apply
Ask where to submit the request and whether there is a form or deadline. Do not assume that a make-up exam is automatically available; the institution's current academic rules determine the process.
If documentation is required, ask which office reviews it and how the information should be submitted securely.
Qual formulário devo preencher para fazer a solicitação?
Which form should I complete to submit the request?
Existe um prazo para enviar a documentação?
Is there a deadline to send the documentation?
Confirm the answer in the official channel
Ask when you should expect a response and how the result will be communicated. If the request is approved, confirm the exam date, room, and format with the instructor or academic office.
Keep the confirmation and any new instructions with your course notes.
Por qual canal vou receber a resposta?
Through which channel will I receive the response?
Se a solicitação for aprovada, onde confirmo o horário da prova?
If the request is approved, where do I confirm the exam time?
Put it into practice
Name the missed exam, ask for the institution's current process, and confirm any approved next step in writing.
Quick practice
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