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How to Say ‘Would it be possible to book for four people?’ in Portuguese

Seria possível reservar para quatro pessoas?

suh-REE-uh poh-SEE-vell reh-zehr-VAHR PAH-ruh KWAH-troo peh-SOH-ush

[suh-REE-uh poh-SEE-vell reh-zehr-VAHR PAH-ruh KWAH-troo peh-SOH-ush]

💬 Usage Tip: Seria possível...? "Would it be possible...?" can be followed by any action verb, which makes it a handy polite opener: Seria possível mudar a hora? "Would it be possible to change the time?"

Phrase Breakdown

Seria possível reservar

suh-REE-uh poh-SEE-vell reh-zehr-VAHR

Would it be possible to book

A polite request. 'Seria' is 's'REE-uh' and 'possível' is 'poo-SEE-vel'.

Example

Seria possível reservar hoje?

Would it be possible to book today?

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.

reservar

[reh-zehr-VAHR]

to book

To reserve a table or place in advance.

Example

Queria reservar uma mesa.

I'd like to book a table.

para quatro pessoas?

PAH-ruh KWAH-troo peh-SOH-ush

for four people?

Raise your intonation at the end for the question. Final 's' sounds like 'sh'.

Example

Tem mesa para quatro pessoas?

Do you have a table for four people?

Words in this phrase

para

[PAH-ruh]

for

Preposition used to show who something matters to.

Example

Este tipo de ambiente é ideal para quem gosta de colaborar.

This type of environment is ideal for someone who likes collaborating.

quatro

[KWAH-troo]

four

The number 4.

Example

Somos quatro pessoas.

We are four people.

pessoas

[peh-SOH-ush]

people

Plural noun meaning 'people'.

Example

As pessoas costumam ajudar os recém-chegados na equipa.

People usually help newcomers in the team.

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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