Portuguese Phrase
Tem provadores privados?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a store or venue offers private fitting rooms. It’s a polite, concise way to check the availability of a more secluded space for trying on clothes.
When to use
Use this question in clothing boutiques, department stores, or any shop where you might need a private space to try on garments—especially if you prefer privacy or are shopping for formal wear.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temprovadoresprivados?
Tem (existence)
‘Tem’ is the third‑person singular of ‘ter’ used to ask if something exists, similar to ‘Is there/Are there’ in English.
Provadores (plural noun)
‘Provadores’ is the plural of ‘provador’, a masculine noun meaning ‘fitting room’. Plural nouns do not need an article when used with ‘tem’.
Privados (adjective agreement)
‘Privados’ is a masculine plural adjective that must agree in gender and number with ‘provadores’.
🗨In Conversation
Tem provadores privados?
Do you have private fitting rooms?
Sim, temos dois no fundo da loja, à esquerda da seção de ternos.
Yes, we have two at the back of the store, to the left of the suit section.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem provador privado?
‘Provador’ is singular; the question would imply only one fitting room. Use the plural ‘provadores’ if you’re asking about the existence of any private rooms.
Tem provadores privado?
The adjective must agree in number with the noun. Use ‘privados’ for the plural.
Existe tem provadores privados?
Do not combine ‘existe’ and ‘tem’; they both mean ‘there is/are’. Choose one.
↔Alternatives
Existe provador privado?
Is there a private fitting room?
Há provadores privados?
Are there private fitting rooms?
Vocês oferecem provadores individuais?
Do you offer individual fitting rooms?
Cultural Tip
In many Brazilian stores the default fitting rooms are communal, with a simple curtain or door. Private fitting rooms are usually found in higher‑end boutiques, department stores, or stores that cater to formal attire. Asking politely, as in ‘Tem provadores privados?’, shows respect and often gets a helpful response about location and any extra fees.