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How to Say ‘Do you have, sir?’ in Portuguese

O senhor tem?

oo seh-NYOR teng

[oo seh-NYOR teng]

💬 Usage Tip: o senhor takes the same verb form as ele "he": o senhor tem, not tens. The same goes for a senhora "you (madam)".

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Using o senhor with a stranger, especially an older neighbour, is the polite default in Portugal. Dropping into tu with someone you've just met can sound overfamiliar.

Phrase Breakdown

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

senhor

[seh-NYOR]

you (polite, to a man); sir

Polite way to address a man as 'you', preceded by 'o'.

Example

O senhor é daqui?

Are you from here, sir?

tem

[teng]

do you have / have

From the verb "ter"; in shops it is often used to ask if something is available.

Example

Pergunto "Tem algo mais barato?" quando procuro uma opção económica.

I ask "Do you have anything cheaper?" when I am looking for a budget option.

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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