você é solteiro?
/voˈse ˈɛ sowˈte(j).ɾu/word by word
The English phrase "are you single?" is translated into Portuguese as você é solteiro?
This phrase is used to ask if someone is currently not in a romantic relationship or is not married. The term solteiro specifically refers to a single person who is not married or in a relationship, distinguishing it from colloquial terms like livre, which might imply someone is simply "free" or available.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Portugal, the informal phrase Estás solteiro(a)? is used to ask if someone is single. In Portugal, Tens namorado(a)? is specifically noted as an informal method to ask about a partner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change based on the gender of the person you are addressing: use the masculine form solteiro for a male and the feminine form solteira for a female. If you are asking a group of people, use the plural form vocês são solteiros?
How do you pronounce it?
/voˈse ˈɛ sowˈte(j).ɾu/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When asking a woman if she is single, do not use the masculine form solteiro. You must use the feminine form solteira instead.
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Examples in context
- Desculpe, você é solteiro?Excuse me, are you single?
- Eu queria saber, você é solteiro?I wanted to know, are you single?
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Beatriz are meeting for the first time at a party.
- RodrigoBeatriz, você é solteiro?Beatriz, are you single?
- BeatrizSim, eu sou solteira.Yes, I am single.
- RodrigoQue bom! Quer dançar comigo?That's great! Do you want to dance with me?
- BeatrizClaro, Rodrigo. Vamos!Of course, Rodrigo. Let's go!
