How to Say ‘If possible, on the terrace.’ in Portuguese
Se possível, na esplanada.
seh poh-SEE-vel nah esh-plah-NAH-dah
[seh poh-SEE-vel nah esh-plah-NAH-dah]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Se possível] is a very natural softener when asking for a preference rather than a necessity. It helps you sound flexible, which is useful when the restaurant may not be able to promise a specific table.
Phrase Breakdown
Se possível,
seh poh-SEE-vel
If possible,
A polite way to soften a request.
Se possível, queria uma mesa perto da janela.
If possible, I would like a table near the window.
Words in this phrase
Se
[seh]
if
Introduces a polite condition or preference.
Se possível, na esplanada. é o meu pedido habitual no verão.
'If possible, on the terrace.' is my usual request in summer.
possível
[poh-SEE-vel]
possible
Shows that the request depends on availability.
Se possível, na esplanada. porque gosto de ar livre.
If possible, on the terrace, because I like open air.
Na esplanada.
nah esh-plah-NAH-dah
On the terrace.
States the preferred place for the table.
Preferia ficar na esplanada.
I would prefer to stay on the terrace.
Words in this phrase
na
[nah]
on the
Contraction used before a feminine noun, here referring to the terrace.
Se possível, na esplanada. junto às plantas.
If possible, on the terrace, near the plants.
esplanada
[esh-plah-NAH-dah]
terrace
Outdoor restaurant seating area.
Se possível, na esplanada. é mais agradável ao pôr do sol.
If possible, on the terrace. It is more pleasant at sunset.
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