How to Say ‘If possible’ in Portuguese
Se fosse possível
suh foh-seh poh-SEE-vell
[suh foh-seh poh-SEE-vell]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "if it were possible". This past-looking form softens a request, like English "would". Tack it onto any wish: Uma mesa lá fora, se fosse possível "A table outside, if possible".
Phrase Breakdown
Se
[suh]
if
A conjunction used to introduce a condition politely.
Comecei com «Se» for possível para fazer um pedido com cuidado.
I started with “If” possible to make a request carefully.
fosse
[foh-seh]
were
Past tense of be.
Ele achou que fosse brincadeira.
He thought it was a joke.
possível
[poh-SEE-vell]
possible
An adjective used to ask for something in a polite and flexible way.
Ao dizer «possível», mostro respeito pelo tempo da outra pessoa.
By saying “possible,” I show respect for the other person’s time.
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