Meaning
Na língua inglesa, a expressão «Make sure you» é utilizada para recomendar ou instruir alguém a garantir que algo seja feito. É uma forma gentil de lembrar ou assegurar que uma ação específica seja realizada. Por exemplo, você pode usá-la quando quer que alguém tome uma precaução ou verifique um detalhe importante.
Quando você diz «Make sure you lock the door», está pedindo para a pessoa garantir que a porta esteja trancada. A expressão é comumente usada em situações cotidianas para dar orientações ou lembranças de forma educada.
Usar «Make sure you» é uma maneira eficaz de comunicar a importância de não esquecer de realizar uma tarefa ou de tomar cuidado com algo. Ela pode ser equivalente a expressões em português como "Certifique-se de que" ou "Garanta que".
Exemplos:
- «Make sure you bring your umbrella.» - Certifique-se de trazer seu guarda-chuva.
- «Make sure you finish your homework.» - Garanta que você termine seu dever de casa.
- «Make sure you check the weather before leaving.» - Certifique-se de verificar o clima antes de sair.
Today's Sentences
- Make sure you see a doctor.
- Make sure you stop by for gas.
- Make sure you do the laundry.
- Make sure you wash your hands.
- Make sure you set the dinner table.
- Writer's Note
01
Make sure you see a doctor.
Situation 1
You’re coughing a lot today.
It started getting worse this morning.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Actually, do you mind if I take a few hours off work to go to the clinic?
Situation 2
I’m so exhausted and I have this rash on my back.
Really? It sounds a lot like Shingles.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Certifique-se de consultar um médico.
Shingles?
Gosh, I should drop by the clinic today.
Puxa, eu deveria passar na clínica hoje.
If you take medication in the early stages, it won’t be too bad.
02
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Situation 1
Looks like the low fuel warning light just came on.
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Actually, do you mind if I drop by the gas station before I take you home?
Sure, I’ve got time.
Situation 2
See you later.
And make sure you stop by for gas.
E não se esqueça de passar para abastecer.
Are you low on fuel?
I think so.
You can use my card to fill up.
Você pode usar meu cartão para abastecer.
Okay, I’ll remember to go to the gas station later.
03
Make sure you do the laundry.
Situation 1
The laundry room is a mess!
Is it?
Make sure you do the laundry, if you have time.
I’ve been so busy between groceries and cooking that I forgot to do the laundry.
Situation 2
Make sure you do the laundry.
Sure.
Do I separate the colors and whites?
Eu separo as cores e os brancos?
I usually make four piles.
Whites, lights, darks, and towels.
Whites, lights, darks e towels.
I had no idea laundry was so complicated.
04
Make sure you wash your hands.
Situation 1
Time for dinner!
Be there in a second!
Make sure you wash your hands.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Do you wanna help me knead the bread?
Sure.
What do I do first?
O que eu faço primeiro?
Make sure you wash your hands first.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
05
Make sure you set the dinner table.
Situation 1
Do we have company coming over?
Yes, we have guests coming from out of town.
Can I help you in the kitchen?
Extra help is always welcome.
Can you help wash the dishes and make sure you set the dinner table after?
Você pode ajudar a lavar a louça e garantir que a mesa do jantar esteja posta depois?
Situation 2
Can I do anything to help?
That’s really sweet of you.
Maybe you could grab the wine and make sure you set the dinner table?
Talvez você possa pegar o vinho e certificar-se de preparar a mesa para o jantar?
Sure.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help out with.
Me avise se houver algo mais em que eu possa ajudar.
Thanks for helping out.
Writer's Note
The sentence starter "Make sure you" is a great way to ask, verify, or remind someone to do something. "Make sure" may sound demanding at times so it would be more polite to add "please" at the beginning or ending of your request. Here are a few examples to show you.
- Please make sure to fill out the application forms.
- Please make sure you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
- Please make sure you refrigerate the leftovers.
- Please make sure the electronic devices are unplugged before you leave.
- Please make sure to return the room keys to the front desk.
To ask someone to do something using "please" at the end of your sentence.
- Could you make sure that you put the milk in the fridge, please?
- Would you make sure to turn down the music after 9pm, please?
- Make sure you don't let the dog in the house, please.
- Could you make sure to preheat the oven before I get home, please?
- Would you make sure to drive Lily to the airport on Thursday, please?
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