Ask for More Time on a Work Task in Brazilian Portuguese
A useful extension request names the task, gives a brief status, and proposes a new delivery time the other person can confirm.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 14, 2026
The short answer
Use prazo for a deadline and entrega for a delivery or submission. To ask for more time, say Preciso de mais tempo para… (I need more time to…) or Seria possível entregar…? (Would it be possible to deliver…?). A specific task keeps the request easy to understand.
State what you need and name the task
A brief explanation can help the other person assess the change. Keep it factual: mention which part is still in progress rather than apologizing at length.
Preciso de mais tempo para terminar o relatório.
I need more time to finish the report.
Seria possível entregar a primeira versão amanhã de manhã?
Would it be possible to deliver the first draft tomorrow morning?
A análise está pronta; falta revisar os números.
The analysis is ready; I still need to review the numbers.
Offer a new time and confirm the agreement
Instead of leaving the timing open, propose a new day or hour. You can ask whether the change works and repeat the agreed deadline back. If part of the task is urgent, suggest sending that part first.
The phrases below help with language. Follow your workplace’s process for requesting or approving changes to deadlines.
Consigo enviar tudo até sexta-feira. Esse prazo funciona?
I can send everything by Friday. Does that deadline work?
Posso mandar a parte urgente hoje e o restante amanhã.
I can send the urgent part today and the rest tomorrow.
Combinado: envio a versão final na sexta.
Agreed: I’ll send the final version on Friday.
Put it into practice
Name the task, say what remains, and propose a new deadline. Confirm the revised time so both people understand the same plan.
Quick practice
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