Portuguese Phrase
Olha nas telas qual é o número do teu voo.
Meaning
The speaker is asking someone to look at the departure/arrival screens and tell them the flight number. It combines a polite command (Olha) with a direct question (qual é o número do teu voo).
When to use
Use this phrase at an airport when you need to confirm a flight number, especially if the information is displayed on electronic boards. It works well in informal settings with fellow travelers or airport staff you know.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Olhanastelasqualéonúmerodoteuvoo
Olha (imperative)
Olha is the informal singular imperative of the verb olhar (to look). It is used to give a direct command.
nas = em + as
‘nas’ is the contraction of the preposition em (in/on) with the feminine plural article as, meaning ‘on the’.
qual (interrogative)
Qual introduces a direct question and agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
do = de + o
‘do’ is the contraction of the preposition de (of) with the masculine singular article o.
teu (possessive)
Teu is the informal second‑person singular possessive adjective, used with friends or peers.
🗨In Conversation
Olha nas telas, qual é o número do teu voo?
Look at the screens, what's your flight number?
É o 8423.
It's 8423.
✕Common Mistakes
Olha na tela qual é o número do teu voo.
Use the plural ‘nas telas’ if you’re referring to the multiple departure boards that are usually present.
Olha nas telas qual é o número do seu voo.
‘Seu’ is formal; using it with friends can sound distant. Stick with ‘teu’ in informal contexts.
Olha nas telas qual é o número do teu vo.
The word ‘voo’ needs an accent on the ‘o’ (voo → voo).
↔Alternatives
Qual é o número do teu voo?
What is your flight number?
Qual o número do teu voo?
What’s your flight number?
Qual é o teu número de voo?
What’s your flight number?
Qual é o número do seu voo?
What is your flight number? (formal)
Cultural Tip
In Portugal and Brazil, ‘teu’ is informal; use ‘seu’ for strangers or older people. The phrase ‘nas telas’ refers to the large electronic boards that list arrivals and departures – a common sight in modern airports. Remember to keep a friendly tone; a simple smile goes a long way when asking for help.