Portuguese Phrase
Preciso do meu cartão de embarque?
Meaning
This question asks whether the speaker needs their boarding pass, typically before going through security or boarding a flight. It can also be used to confirm that the boarding pass is required for a particular step in the travel process.
When to use
Use this phrase at the airport check‑in desk, at a self‑service kiosk, or when a travel companion asks if you have your boarding pass ready. It’s also handy when you’re unsure whether a printed or digital pass is sufficient.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Precisodomeucartãodeembarque?
Verb 'precisar' + de + infinitive
When 'precisar' means 'to need', it is followed by the preposition 'de' and a noun or infinitive verb.
Contraction 'do'
‘Do’ = de + o; used because ‘cartão’ is masculine singular.
Possessive adjective 'meu'
Matches the gender and number of the noun it modifies (masculine singular).
Noun phrase 'cartão de embarque'
A compound noun where 'de' links two nouns, similar to ‘boarding pass’ in English.
🗨In Conversation
Preciso do meu cartão de embarque?
Do I need my boarding pass?
Sim, você precisa apresentá‑lo antes de passar pela segurança.
Yes, you need to show it before going through security.
✕Common Mistakes
Preciso de meu cartão de embarque?
The preposition 'de' is incorrect here; you need the contraction 'do' (de + o) because 'cartão' is masculine.
Preciso do meu cartão de embarcar?
Use 'embarque' (the noun) not 'embarcar' (the verb).
↔Alternatives
Preciso do meu bilhete de embarque?
Do I need my boarding ticket?
É necessário o meu cartão de embarque?
Is my boarding pass necessary?
Preciso apresentar o cartão de embarque?
Do I have to present the boarding pass?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, most airlines now accept a digital boarding pass on a smartphone, but some airports still require a printed copy for international flights. Always double‑check the airline’s policy and keep a backup (paper or screenshot) in case the scanner fails.