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How to Say ‘Is there some magic’ in Portuguese

Tem alguma magia

TEHNG ahl-GOO-ma mah-JEE-a

[TEHNG ahl-GOO-ma mah-JEE-a]

💬 Usage Tip: In everyday Portuguese, Tem...? is a very common way to ask Is there...? or Does it have...?. You'll hear the same shortcut in Tem problema? and Tem café?

Phrase Breakdown

Tem

[TEHNG]

Has

Possess or hold.

Example

Ela tem estilo e elegância.

She has style and elegance.

alguma

[ahl-GOO-ma]

some

An unspecified amount or number.

Example

Ele trouxe alguma comida.

He brought some food.

magia

[mah-JEE-a]

magic

The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.

Example

Existe magia em suas palavras.

There is magic in his words.

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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