Portuguese Phrase
Confere a fechadura.
Meaning
This phrase is a direct request or reminder to verify that a lock is properly secured. It uses the verb conferir, which suggests a quick inspection to ensure everything is as it should be.
When to use
Use this when you are leaving home, going to bed, or whenever you want to ensure a door or gate is safely locked. It is commonly used among family members or roommates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Confereafechadura
Confere
This is the imperative form of the verb 'conferir' (to check/verify), used for giving instructions or making requests.
A fechadura
'Fechadura' is a feminine noun meaning 'lock'. The article 'a' must agree with its gender.
🗨In Conversation
Já estamos no carro, vamos?
We are already in the car, shall we go?
Espera, confere a fechadura antes de sair.
Wait, check the lock before leaving.
✕Common Mistakes
Confere o fechadura.
Fechadura is a feminine noun and requires the feminine article 'a'.
Conferir a fechadura.
Use the imperative form 'Confere' instead of the infinitive 'Conferir' when giving a direct command.
↔Alternatives
Veja se está trancado.
See if it is locked.
Verifica a tranca.
Verify the latch.
Cultural Tip
In many Portuguese-speaking regions, security is a practical daily concern. While 'fechadura' refers to the physical lock mechanism, you might also hear people say 'vê se a porta está trancada' to mean the same thing in a more general sense.