Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tenho alguns presentes.
Meaning
Literally, “Yes, I have some presents.” The speaker confirms that they possess a few gifts, often in response to a question about whether they have something to give.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if you have gifts for an occasion (birthday, Christmas, a party, etc.) and you want to answer affirmatively while indicating that you have more than one but not a large quantity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Simtenhoalgunspresentes
Sim (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question, similar to 'yes' in English.
Tenho (first‑person singular of ter)
The verb ‘ter’ means ‘to have’. In the present indicative, ‘eu tenho’ translates to ‘I have’.
Alguns (indefinite adjective)
Means ‘some’ or ‘a few’. It agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
Presentes (noun, masculine plural)
Means ‘gifts’ or ‘presents’. The plural ending –es is pronounced /is/ in Brazilian Portuguese.
🗨In Conversation
Você tem presentes para a festa de aniversário?
Do you have presents for the birthday party?
Sim, tenho alguns presentes.
Yes, I have some presents.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, tem alguns presentes.
‘Tem’ is the third‑person singular form (he/she/it has). The speaker must use ‘tenho’ for ‘I have’.
Sim, tenho alguma presentes.
‘Alguma’ is feminine; the noun ‘presentes’ is masculine, so the correct form is ‘alguns’.
Sim, tenho alguns presente.
If you only have one gift, use the singular ‘presente’. The plural ‘presentes’ implies more than one.
↔Alternatives
Sim, eu tenho alguns presentes.
Yes, I have some presents.
Claro, tenho alguns presentes.
Sure, I have some presents.
Tenho alguns presentes, sim.
I have some presents, yes.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, giving presents is a central part of celebrations such as birthdays (aniversário), Christmas (Natal), and ‘festa de São João’. It’s common to bring a small, thoughtful gift even to informal gatherings. When you say you have ‘alguns presentes’, you’re indicating a modest number, which is often appreciated as a sign of thoughtfulness without appearing ostentatious.