Portuguese Phrase
A gente tem lição para hoje à noite?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether there is a lesson (or homework) scheduled for tonight. It can refer to a class, a tutoring session, or an assignment that needs to be done later in the evening.
When to use
Use this question in informal settings—among friends, classmates, or family members—when you want to confirm a plan for the evening. It sounds natural in everyday Brazilian Portuguese conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Agentetemliçãoparahojeànoite?
A gente
"A gente" is an informal way to say "we" in Brazilian Portuguese; it takes third‑person singular verb forms.
Verb agreement
Because "a gente" is grammatically third‑person singular, the verb uses the form "tem" (he/she/it has).
Contraction à
"à" is a contraction of the preposition "a" + the feminine definite article "a" (to the).
Preposition para
"para" introduces a purpose or a future time, similar to English "for".
Lição vs. aula
"Lição" can mean a lesson or homework; context decides which meaning is intended.
🗨In Conversation
A gente tem lição para hoje à noite?
Do we have a lesson for tonight?
Sim, a aula de piano começa às oito.
Yes, the piano lesson starts at eight.
✕Common Mistakes
A gente temos lição para hoje à noite?
When using "a gente", keep the verb in third‑person singular; "temos" is the first‑person plural form used with "nós".
A gente tem lição para hoje a noite?
The correct preposition is the contracted form "à" (a + a).
A gente tem lição para hoje à noite?
If you mean "homework", "tarefa" or "dever de casa" is more precise.
↔Alternatives
Nós temos lição para hoje à noite?
Do we have a lesson for tonight?
Temos aula hoje à noite?
Do we have class tonight?
A gente tem tarefa para hoje à noite?
Do we have homework for tonight?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "a gente" is the go‑to informal pronoun for "we" and is used in spoken language, TV shows, and even casual writing. In formal contexts (e.g., academic papers, official emails) you should use "nós" with the corresponding verb form "temos". Also, note that "lição" often refers to a lesson taught by a teacher, while "tarefa" or "dever de casa" is used for homework.