Could we continue this later Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkʊd/ /ˈwi/ /kənˈtɪnju/ /ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs/ /ˈɫeɪtɝ

KOOD wee kun-TIN-yoo THIS LAY-ter

UK

kˈʊd/ /wˈiː/ /kəntˈɪnjuː/ /ðˈɪs/ /lˈeɪtɐ

KOOD wee kun-TIN-yoo THIS LAY-tuh

Definition

A polite way to ask someone if the conversation, meeting, or activity can be paused and resumed at another time.

Usage & Nuances

Very polite and suitable for both formal and informal situations. Often used in meetings, calls, or when someone is busy. Alternatives: 'Can we pick this up later?', 'Let's continue this later.' Commonly used to avoid seeming rude when needing to pause.

• Spanish: ¿podríamos continuar esto más tarde?
• Portuguese (BR): podemos continuar isso mais tarde?
• Portuguese (PT): podemos continuar isto mais tarde?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我们可以稍后再继续吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我們可以稍後再繼續嗎？
• Hindi: क्या हम इसे बाद में जारी रख सकते हैं?
• Arabic: هل يمكننا متابعة هذا لاحقًا؟
• Bengali: আমরা কি পরে আবার এটি চালিয়ে যেতে পারি
• Russian: мы могли бы продолжить это позже
• Japanese: あとでこれを続けてもいいですか
• Vietnamese: chúng ta có thể tiếp tục chuyện này sau được không
• Korean: 이것을 나중에 계속해도 될까요
• Turkish: bunu daha sonra devam edebilir miyiz
• Urdu: کیا ہم یہ بعد میں جاری رکھ سکتے ہیں
• Indonesian: bisakah kita lanjutkan ini nanti

Example Sentences

Could we continue this later? I have to leave now.

basic

Sorry, but could we continue this later? Something came up.

basic

If you're busy, could we continue this later?

basic

Hey, I'm sorry, but could we continue this later? I've got another call coming in.

natural

This is important, but could we continue this later when I have more time?

natural

Let’s pause here. Could we continue this later after lunch?

natural