reservas
The English phrase 'reservations' is translated into Portuguese as reservas.
In Portuguese, you use the verb fazer (to make) to say you are making reservations, following the same logic as in English with the expression fazer reservas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is reserva.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese wine culture, a reserva label on a bottle does not refer to a hidden stock in a cellar, but rather to a specific quality grade or longer aging process required by law.
- You might hear a person described as having muita reserva, which translates to being 'very reserved' or 'imperturbable' in their behavior.
- While English speakers use 'reservations' to mean doubts or suspicions, a Portuguese speaker would use the word reservas to describe those same feelings of hesitation.
Examples in context
- Quando deveríamos fazer as reservas?When should we make reservations?This sentence is useful for asking about the timing of making reservas.Tatoeba #1573210 by paula_guisard, translation #24566 by Luornu
- Gostaria de confirmar as nossas reservas.I'd like to confirm our reservations.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to confirm reservas.Tatoeba #1396672 by alexmarcelo, translation #249544 by CK
- Jack decidiu cancelar as reservas.Jack decided to cancel the reservations.This sentence is useful for describing the decision to cancel reservas.Tatoeba #1001307 by une_monica, translation #53090 by CN
- Preciso fazer reservas para o hotelI need to make reservations for the hotel
- Vou marcar uma reserva no restauranteI'm going to make a reservation at the restaurant
- Olá, gostaria de fazer uma reserva para dois no restaurante, por favor.Hello, I would like to make a reservation for two at the restaurant, please.
- Precisamos efetuar reservas de hotel antes da viagem.We need to make hotel reservations before the trip.
- Vou marcar um horário para a visita ao museu.I'm going to schedule a time for the museum visit.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Camila are planning a trip to a hotel.
- RodrigoCamila, você já fez as reservas do hotel?Camila, did you already make the hotel reservations?
- CamilaAinda não, Rodrigo. Vou fazer agora.Not yet, Rodrigo. I will do it now.
- RodrigoÓtimo, pois as reservas esgotam rápido.Great, because the reservations run out quickly.
- CamilaTudo bem, vou garantir as nossas reservas.All right, I will secure our reservations.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
