Portuguese Phrase
Dá pra refazer algumas provas.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘You can redo some exams’ or ‘It’s possible to retake a few tests.’ It conveys permission or possibility in a casual, spoken tone.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about academic situations where a teacher allows a second attempt, or more generally when you want to say that something can be done again in an informal setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dáprarefazeralgumasprovas
Dá (impersonal)
Here 'dá' comes from the verb 'dar' used impersonally, meaning 'it is possible' or 'one can'.
pra (para)
'Pra' is the colloquial contraction of 'para' and introduces the infinitive verb that follows.
refazer
Infinitive of the verb 'refazer' – to do again, to redo.
algumas
Indefinite adjective agreeing in gender and number with the noun that follows.
provas
Plural noun meaning 'tests' or 'exams'.
🗨In Conversation
Dá pra refazer algumas provas?
Can we redo some of the exams?
Sim, o professor vai liberar a segunda chance.
Yes, the teacher will allow a second chance.
✕Common Mistakes
Dá para refazer algumas provas.
While grammatically correct, using ‘para’ sounds more formal; learners often mix registers.
Dá pra refazer alguma provas.
‘Alguma’ is singular; the noun is plural, so it must be ‘algumas’.
Dá pra refazer alguns provas.
Gender agreement error – ‘provas’ is feminine, so use ‘algumas’.
Dá pra refaz algumas provas.
Using the finite form ‘refaz’ would change the meaning; the infinitive is required after ‘pra’.
↔Alternatives
É possível refazer algumas provas.
It is possible to redo some exams.
Pode refazer algumas provas.
You may redo some exams.
Tem como refazer algumas provas.
There’s a way to redo some exams.
Cultural Tip
‘Dá pra…’ is a very common colloquial construction in Brazil, especially among students. It sounds natural in conversation but is considered informal; in written or formal contexts you’d prefer ‘É possível…’ or ‘Pode‑se…’. Also, note that the verb ‘dar’ here does not refer to giving something, but to the existence of a possibility.