Portuguese Phrase
Sim, a gente tem aulas especializadas para idosos.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, we have specialized classes for seniors.” It confirms the availability of a service and uses the informal collective pronoun “a gente”.
When to use
Use this phrase when answering a question about whether your institution offers courses tailored for older adults. It works well in casual conversation, phone calls, or email replies where a friendly tone is appropriate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,agentetemaulasespecializadasparaidosos.
Sim
A simple affirmative answer meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
a gente
Colloquial Brazilian Portuguese for “we”. It takes third‑person singular verb forms, not first‑person plural.
tem
Third‑person singular present of the verb “ter” (to have). Used with “a gente”.
aulas especializadas
A noun phrase where the adjective “especializadas” agrees in gender and number with “aulas”.
para idosos
Prepositional phrase meaning “for seniors/elderly”. “Idosos” is masculine plural, used generically for both genders.
🗨In Conversation
Vocês têm aulas para idosos?
Do you have classes for seniors?
Sim, a gente tem aulas especializadas para idosos.
Yes, we have specialized classes for seniors.
✕Common Mistakes
Nós tem aulas especializadas para idosos.
“Nós” requires the first‑person plural verb form “temos”.
A gente temos aulas especializadas para idosos.
When using “a gente”, keep the verb singular; the mistake is using a plural verb like “temos”.
Sim, a gente tem aulas especializadas para idoso.
“Idoso” is singular; the sentence talks about seniors in general, so the plural “idosos” is needed.
↔Alternatives
Sim, oferecemos aulas especializadas para idosos.
Yes, we offer specialized classes for seniors.
Claro, temos cursos específicos para a terceira idade.
Sure, we have specific courses for the elderly.
Com certeza, há aulas voltadas para idosos.
Certainly, there are classes aimed at seniors.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, “a gente” is the go‑to way to say “we” in everyday speech, even in professional settings that are not overly formal. If you need a more formal register, replace it with “nós” and adjust the verb: “Nós temos aulas…". Also, “idosos” is a respectful term for older adults; avoid slang like “velhos”.