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How to Say ‘I'd like to book an appointment, please.’ in Portuguese

Queria marcar uma consulta, por favor.

kuh-REE-uh mahr-cahr OO-muh kohn-SOOL-tah poor fah-VOHR

[kuh-REE-uh mahr-cahr OO-muh kohn-SOOL-tah poor fah-VOHR]

💬 Usage Tip: queria looks like a past form ("I wanted") but is the standard polite way to ask for something now. Reuse it anywhere: queria um café, por favor.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is the normal, polite opener at a clinic reception or on the phone. A bare quero "I want" sounds blunt to Portuguese ears.

Phrase Breakdown

Queria marcar

kuh-REE-uh mahr-cahr

I would like to book

'Queria' (literally 'I wanted') is the polite way to ask for something. Say it 'kree-a', almost swallowing the first 'e'.

Example

Queria marcar uma mesa para dois.

I would like to book a table for two.

Words in this phrase

Queria

[kuh-REE-uh]

I would like

A polite way to introduce what you want to say.

Example

Na frase «Queria» agradecer, o tom fica mais suave e profissional.

In the phrase “I would like” to thank, the tone becomes softer and more professional.

marcar

[mahr-cahr]

To schedule

To arrange a time for something.

Example

Vou marcar uma reunião para terça.

I will schedule a meeting for Tuesday.

uma consulta,

OO-muh kohn-SOOL-tah

an appointment

'Uma' is the feminine article for 'consulta'. Run them together smoothly: 'uma-con-SUL-ta'.

Example

Tenho uma consulta amanhã.

I have an appointment tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

uma

[OO-muh]

a; an

The feminine singular indefinite article, used before a feminine noun.

Example

Em “Uma bebida?”, Uma introduz o que estás a oferecer.

In “A drink?”, Uma introduces what you are offering.

consulta

[kohn-SOOL-tah]

appointment

A scheduled visit, especially with a doctor or professional.

Example

Tenho uma consulta no médico.

I have a doctor's appointment.

por favor.

poor fah-VOHR

please

This is the standard polite word. Stress falls on 'VOR', and the final 'r' is soft.

Example

Um café, por favor.

A coffee, please.

Words in this phrase

por

[poor]

Please

Used to make a request more polite.

Example

Poderia ajudar-me, por favor?

Could you help me, please?

favor

[fah-VOHR]

Please

Used to make a request more polite.

Example

Diga-me por favor se está tudo bem.

Please tell me if everything is okay.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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