Portuguese Phrase
Na feira tem um monte de jogos divertidos.
Meaning
The sentence says that at the fair there are many games that are fun to play. It emphasizes the abundance and the entertaining nature of the activities you can find at a typical Brazilian street fair.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing a local fair, a market event, or any outdoor gathering where stalls offer games, rides, and other amusements. It’s perfect for casual conversation with friends or when giving a quick overview of what to expect at the event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nafeiratemummontedejogosdivertidos.
Na = em + a
The preposition 'em' (in/on) contracts with the feminine article 'a' to form 'na', meaning 'in the' or 'at the'.
tem (ter)
Third‑person singular present of 'ter' (to have). In impersonal constructions it works like English 'there is/are'.
um monte de
Colloquial expression meaning 'a lot of' or 'many'. It is followed by a plural noun.
adjective after noun
In Portuguese adjectives can follow the noun; 'jogos divertidos' = 'fun games'.
🗨In Conversation
O que tem de bom na feira?
What’s good at the fair?
Na feira tem um monte de jogos divertidos.
There are a lot of fun games at the fair.
✕Common Mistakes
Na feira há um monte de jogos divertidos.
While 'há' can be used, pairing it with 'um monte de' sounds redundant; choose either 'há muitos' or keep 'tem um monte de'.
Na feira tem um monte de jogos divertido.
The adjective must agree in number with 'jogos'; use the plural form 'divertidos'.
Na feira tem um monte de jogos divertidos
Missing period is fine in speech, but written Portuguese requires punctuation at the end of a declarative sentence.
↔Alternatives
Na feira há muitos jogos divertidos.
There are many fun games at the fair.
Na feira há vários jogos divertidos.
There are several fun games at the fair.
Na feira tem vários jogos divertidos.
There are several fun games at the fair.
Cultural Tip
Brazilian "feiras" (street fairs or market festivals) are famous for their colorful stalls, food trucks, and especially the "barracas" that host games like ring toss, balloon darts, and mini‑carousel rides. The phrase captures the lively, family‑friendly atmosphere that locals love to share with visitors.