Portuguese Phrase
Tem concerto na escola?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a concert is scheduled to take place at the school. It can refer to a one‑off event or a regular performance series.
When to use
Use this question when you want to confirm a school‑organized musical event, for example when planning to attend, volunteer, or inform friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temconcertonaescola?
Ter (tem)
The verb 'ter' in third‑person singular present (tem) is used like English 'there is/are' to indicate existence.
Preposition 'na'
The contraction 'na' = 'em' + 'a' (in/on + the) and is used before feminine singular nouns.
Noun gender
'Concerto' is masculine, but the preposition refers to the location 'escola', which is feminine.
Question intonation
In spoken Portuguese, a rising intonation at the end signals a yes/no question; the written '?' marks it.
🗨In Conversation
Tem concerto na escola?
Is there a concert at school?
Sim, vai ser na sexta à tarde.
Yes, it will be on Friday afternoon.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem concerto na escola.
Missing the question mark or rising intonation makes it sound like a statement.
Tem concerto no escola?
Use 'na' (feminine) because 'escola' is feminine; 'no' is for masculine nouns.
Há tem concerto na escola?
Avoid using 'há' and 'tem' together; choose one.
↔Alternatives
Vai ter concerto na escola?
Will there be a concert at school?
Há um concerto na escola?
Is there a concert at the school?
Tem um concerto na escola hoje?
Is there a concert at school today?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, school concerts are often community events that showcase student talent and may involve parents. The word 'concerto' can also refer to a classical music performance, so be aware of the context—if it's a pop or school band, people might say 'show' or 'apresentação'.