Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tá vazio.
Meaning
Literally “Yes, it’s empty.” The speaker confirms that something – a bottle, a room, a schedule – has no contents or occupants at the moment.
When to use
Use this short reply when someone asks a yes‑or‑no question about the state of something (e.g., “Está vazio?”). It works best in informal settings such as chatting with friends, in cafés, or on the street.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Simtávazio
Sim
The affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a statement for confirmation.
tá (colloquial estar)
A spoken contraction of the verb estar (to be). It is informal and used in everyday conversation, especially in Brazil.
vazio
An adjective meaning “empty”. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes (vazio/vazia, vazios/vazias).
🗨In Conversation
Está vazio?
Is it empty?
Sim, tá vazio.
Yes, it’s empty.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, tá vazio.
Using “tá” in formal contexts can sound too casual; switch to “está”.
Sim, tá vazio (referring to a feminine noun like “garrafa”).
If the noun is feminine, the adjective must be “vazia”.
Sim, está vazio.
While grammatically correct, saying “Sim, está vazio.” in a very informal chat can sound stiff; native speakers prefer the shorter “tá”.
↔Alternatives
Sim, está vazio.
Yes, it’s empty.
Está vazio, sim.
It’s empty, yes.
É vazio, sim.
It’s empty, yes.
Cultural Tip
The contraction “tá” is typical of casual Brazilian Portuguese. In formal writing or when speaking to strangers, replace it with the full form “está”. Also, make sure the adjective matches the gender of the noun you’re describing – “vazia” for feminine nouns (e.g., a garrafa está vazia).