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How to Say ‘Do you have family here in Lisbon?’ in Portuguese

Tens família aqui em Lisboa?

tayns fuh-MEE-lee-uh ah-KEE ehm leezh-BOH-ah

[tayns fuh-MEE-lee-uh ah-KEE ehm leezh-BOH-ah]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Family is a natural early-date topic in Portugal, and many adults live near or with their parents.

Phrase Breakdown

Tens família

tayns fuh-MEE-lee-uh

Do you have family

'Tens' is the informal 'you have', from 'ter'. Questions keep normal word order and use rising intonation.

Example

Tens família no Porto?

Do you have family in Porto?

Words in this phrase

Tens

[tayns]

you have

Informal 'you' form of 'ter'; with a participle, 'you have been'.

Example

Tens fome?

Are you hungry?

família

[fuh-MEE-lee-uh]

family

Literally 'family'; in workplace talk, it suggests closeness, support, and strong bonds.

Example

Algumas empresas descrevem a equipa como família.

Some companies describe the team as family.

aqui em Lisboa?

ah-KEE ehm leezh-BOH-ah

here in Lisbon?

'Aqui' means 'here' and 'em' means 'in'. Raise your voice at the end to make it a question.

Example

Trabalhas aqui em Lisboa?

Do you work here in Lisbon?

Words in this phrase

aqui

[ah-KEE]

here

Refers to this place or this context nearby.

Example

Aqui, no evento, há muitas oportunidades de networking.

Here, at the event, there are many networking opportunities.

[ehm]

Used to indicate inclusion within space or limits.

Example

Está em casa.

It's in the house.

Lisboa

[leezh-BOH-ah]

Lisbon

The capital city of Portugal.

Example

Vivo em Lisboa.

I live in Lisbon.

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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