Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tenho passagem de volta.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they already possess a return ticket. It is a concise way to answer a question about travel plans, especially when asked if they have a ticket for the journey back.
When to use
Use this sentence at airports, bus stations, or train stations when someone asks if you have a return ticket, or when you need to reassure a travel companion that you’re covered for the trip back.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,tenhopassagemdevolta.
Sim
An affirmative response meaning 'yes'. It can stand alone or precede a statement.
tenho
First‑person singular present of the verb *ter* (to have).
passagem
A feminine noun meaning ‘ticket’ (for a bus, train, plane, etc.).
de volta
A prepositional phrase meaning ‘back/return’. It follows nouns like *passagem* to indicate a return ticket.
🗨In Conversation
Você tem passagem de volta?
Do you have a return ticket?
Sim, tenho passagem de volta.
Yes, I have a return ticket.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, tenho passagem de volto.
‘Volto’ is the first‑person singular of *voltar* (to return). The correct noun after *passagem* is *volta*.
Sim, eu tenho uma passagem de volta.
The article *uma* is optional, but many learners add it unnecessarily, making the sentence sound less natural in quick conversation.
↔Alternatives
Sim, já comprei a passagem de volta.
Yes, I’ve already bought the return ticket.
Sim, a minha passagem de volta está garantida.
Yes, my return ticket is secured.
Tenho a passagem de volta, sim.
I have the return ticket, yes.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil it’s common to ask for a *passagem de volta* before buying a one‑way ticket, especially for long‑distance bus trips. Confirming you have a return ticket can also be a sign of good planning and can affect the price you pay, as many carriers offer discounts for round‑trip purchases.