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How to Say ‘Would three days a week be possible?’ in Portuguese

Seria possível três dias por semana?

suh-REE-uh poh-SEE-vell TRESH DEE-ahsh poor suh-MAH-nuh

[suh-REE-uh poh-SEE-vell TRESH DEE-ahsh poor suh-MAH-nuh]

💬 Usage Tip: Swapping é "is" for seria "would be" softens any request. Compare Seria possível começar mais tarde? "Would it be possible to start later?".

Phrase Breakdown

Seria possível

suh-REE-uh poh-SEE-vell

Would it be possible

'Seria' is the conditional 'would be', a polite way to ask. Stress 'ri'.

Example

Seria possível ajudar-me?

Would it be possible to help me?

Words in this phrase

Seria

[suh-REE-uh]

would be

Conditional form of ser, used for polite or hypothetical statements.

Example

Seria ótimo marcar um encontro breve.

It would be great to arrange a brief meeting.

possível

[poh-SEE-vell]

possible

An adjective used to ask for something in a polite and flexible way.

Example

Ao dizer «possível», mostro respeito pelo tempo da outra pessoa.

By saying “possible,” I show respect for the other person’s time.

três dias por semana?

TRESH DEE-ahsh poor suh-MAH-nuh

three days a week?

Raise your intonation at the end for the question.

Example

Pode vir três dias por semana?

Can you come three days a week?

Words in this phrase

três

[TRESH]

three

The number 3.

Example

Temos três filhos.

We have three children.

dias

[DEE-ahsh]

days

Plural of 'dia'.

Example

Fiquei em casa dois dias.

I stayed home two days.

por

[poor]

per

Used for rates: per hour, per person.

Example

Custa cinco euros por pessoa.

It costs five euros per person.

semana

[suh-MAH-nuh]

week

Common noun meaning week; useful for scheduling follow-ups.

Example

A semana que vem estou mais disponível.

Next week I am more available.

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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