Portuguese Phrase
Sim, tem cabines individuais.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that individual cabins are available. It is a concise affirmative answer to a question about the existence or availability of private cabins, such as in a hotel, train, or cruise ship.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks if private cabins are offered, for example at a reception desk, on a travel booking site, or in a conversation about accommodations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,temcabinesindividuais.
Sim (Yes)
A short, affirmative interjection used to confirm or agree.
tem (third‑person singular of ter)
Used here to mean "there is/are"; informal alternative to "há".
cabines individuais (noun + adjective)
In Portuguese the adjective usually follows the noun; both must agree in number and gender.
Comma after Sim
A pause after "Sim" makes the sentence clearer and mirrors spoken rhythm.
🗨In Conversation
Existem cabines individuais?
Are there individual cabins?
Sim, tem cabines individuais.
Yes, there are individual cabins.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, é cabines individuais.
Use "tem" or "há" for existence; "é" is for identity or definition.
Sim, tem cabine individual.
If you keep the plural verb "tem", the noun should also be plural unless you change the verb to singular.
Sim tem cabines individuais.
A comma after "Sim" separates the affirmation from the statement and sounds more natural.
↔Alternatives
Sim, há cabines individuais.
Yes, there are individual cabins.
Claro, há cabines individuais disponíveis.
Sure, there are individual cabins available.
Sim, dispomos de cabines individuais.
Yes, we have individual cabins.
Cultural Tip
In everyday Portuguese, "tem" is a common, informal way to say "there is/are". In more formal contexts (e.g., written announcements or official signage) you’ll often see "há" instead. Also, the adjective "individuais" follows the noun, which is the standard order in Portuguese.