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Portuguese Phrase

Tem carrinhos de bagagem ali.

/tẽj kaˈʁiɲus dʒi baˈgaʒẽj aˈli/
Meaning"There are luggage carts over there."
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Meaning

Literally, 'There are luggage carts over there.' The sentence points out the presence of small carts used for moving suitcases, typically in an airport or train station.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to inform someone that luggage carts are available nearby – for example, when guiding a traveler through an airport, answering a question about where to find a cart, or simply describing the scene in a travel vlog.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Temcarrinhosdebagagemali

1

Tem (ter)

Third‑person singular present of 'ter' used to indicate existence, similar to English 'there is/are'.

2

carrinhos

Plural diminutive of 'carrinho' (small cart); the -inhos ending adds a sense of smallness or endearment.

3

de

Preposition linking the cart to what it carries – 'of' or 'for' in English.

4

bagagem

Noun meaning 'luggage' or 'baggage'.

5

ali

Adverb of place meaning 'over there', indicating a location away from the speaker.

🗨In Conversation

A

Preciso de um carrinho para minhas malas.

I need a cart for my suitcases.

Tem carrinhos de bagagem ali, perto da porta de embarque.

There are luggage carts over there, near the boarding gate.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Há carrinhos de bagagem ali.

    While 'há' is also correct, beginners often mix it with 'tem' and forget that 'há' is more formal; 'tem' sounds more conversational.

  • Tem carrinho de bagagem ali.

    Using the singular form when multiple carts are present sounds odd; use the plural 'carrinhos'.

  • Tem carrinhos de bagagem aqui.

    'Aqui' means 'here', which changes the meaning. Use 'ali' for something farther away.

↔Alternatives

  • Há carrinhos de bagagem ali.

    There are luggage carts over there.

  • Existem carrinhos de bagagem ali.

    Luggage carts exist over there.

  • Ali tem carrinhos de bagagem.

    Over there there are luggage carts.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazilian airports, the carts are usually free to use, but you must return them to the designated area. Some smaller regional airports charge a tiny fee. Also, locals often say 'carrinho de bagagem' while travelers from Europe might hear 'carrinho de malas'.