How to Say ‘Yes, I can request it.’ in Portuguese
Sim, posso pedir.
seeng POH-soo peh-DEER
[seeng POH-soo peh-DEER]
💬 Usage Tip: [Posso pedir] here means "I can request it," not necessarily "I can guarantee it." In service situations, [posso] often means "I'm able to try / ask / arrange."
Phrase Breakdown
Sim
[seeng]
yes
A simple positive reply, often used to agree or confirm.
Sim, posso pedir uma mesa junto à janela.
Yes, I can request a table by the window.
posso
[POH-soo]
I can
First-person form of 'poder', meaning 'I can' or 'I am able to'.
Sim, posso pedir essa mesa para si.
Yes, I can request that table for you.
pedir
[peh-DEER]
to ask for / to request
Commonly used when making a request, such as asking for a specific table.
Vou pedir uma mesa mais calma.
I’m going to ask for a quieter table.
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