that will work

[ðæt wɪl wɜrk]
verb phrase
isso vai funcionar
1. An expression indicating that a proposed solution, plan, or idea is acceptable and will be effective
If we leave at 6 AM, that will work for everyone.
Se sairmos às 6 da manhã, isso vai funcionar para todos.
2. Agreement that a suggested option or arrangement is satisfactory
You can pick me up on Friday? That will work.
Você pode me buscar na sexta? Isso vai funcionar.
3. Confirmation that a method or approach is suitable or viable
Using the back entrance will avoid the crowds. That will work perfectly.
Usar a entrada de trás vai evitar as multidões. Isso vai funcionar perfeitamente.
This is a common conversational phrase used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to express agreement or approval in casual settings. In Brazil, the phrase often gets shortened to 'isso vai dar' or 'tudo bem' in everyday speech, reflecting the more relaxed communication style. It's frequently used in business, social, and personal contexts to confirm plans or solutions.
NYC Slang
that'll do the trick
Synonyms / Sinônimos
that sounds goodthat'll dothat's finethat's acceptableisso vai dar certotudo bemestá bom
Antonyms / Antônimos
that won't workthat's not acceptableisso não vai funcionarnão vai dar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
isso vai funcionar
most common and formal translation
São Paulo
isso vai rolar
more colloquial, informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
isso vai dar
casual, shortened form commonly used
Portugal
isso vai resultar
Portuguese European variant

Related Words

worksolutionagreementarrangementacceptableviable

Related Idioms & Phrases

that's a plan
we're good to go
isso dá certo
pode ser
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