Moving Out of a Shared Apartment in Brazil: Portuguese for the Handover
Prepare a respectful shared-home handover by confirming what is personal, what stays, and who will handle the final cleaning and keys.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Say the date you plan to move and ask which household tasks need to happen before then. Use vou me mudar no dia… (I am moving on…) and até quando…? (by when…?). Keep your roommates informed if the date changes.
Confirm the timeline with the household
Check the rental or building instructions that apply to your situation. This language guide does not determine notice periods, deposits, or legal responsibilities.
Vou me mudar no dia vinte e oito. Que tarefas precisamos combinar?
I am moving out on the twenty-eighth. Which tasks do we need to coordinate?
Até quando preciso devolver a chave?
By when do I need to return the key?
Decide what happens to shared items
A shared appliance or piece of furniture may belong to one resident or have been bought together. Ask who wants to keep it and whether anyone plans to reimburse another person. Confirm the decision in writing so that everyone has the same understanding.
For items no one wants, agree whether to donate, sell, or discard them. Do not remove something that belongs to another roommate without checking.
A estante é compartilhada ou pertence a alguém?
Is the bookcase shared or does it belong to someone?
Alguém quer ficar com a mesa?
Does anyone want to keep the table?
Coordinate cleaning and return of keys
Ask which rooms or common areas you need to clean and who will check them. Take your personal belongings and make sure shared items remain where the group agreed. If you are unsure which office or person receives a key, confirm before your final day.
A polite recap can close the conversation and help the next resident prepare.
Eu limpo meu quarto e a gente combina a cozinha juntos?
I will clean my room; shall we coordinate the kitchen together?
Deixei as chaves com a pessoa que você indicou.
I left the keys with the person you indicated.
Put it into practice
Confirm the move date, agree on shared property and cleaning, and follow the instructions that apply to returning the keys.
Quick practice
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