How to Say ‘I have a question’ in Portuguese
Tenho uma pergunta
TEH-nyoo OO-mah pehr-GOON-tah
[TEH-nyoo OO-mah pehr-GOON-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: Prepares listener for an inquiry.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Initiating questions is encouraged to facilitate understanding in any context.
Phrase Breakdown
Tenho
[TEH-nyoo]
I have
Used to indicate possession.
Tenho um carro novo.
I have a new car.
uma
[OO-mah]
A / One
Used to indicate a single item or unit.
Vi uma estrela cadente.
I saw a shooting star.
pergunta
[pehr-GOON-tah]
Question
An inquiry or request for information.
Tenho uma pergunta sobre a lição.
I have a question about the lesson.
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