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Portuguese Phrase

Tem sauna aqui?

/tẽ ˈsaw.nɐ aˈki/
Meaning"Is there a sauna here?"
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Meaning

A short, direct way to ask whether a sauna is available at the current location – for example in a hotel, gym, or spa. It literally translates to ‘Is there a sauna here?’

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When to use

Use this phrase when you arrive at a place that might have wellness facilities and you want to know if a sauna is on‑site. It works in hotels, hostels, gyms, resorts, and even some larger office buildings that offer employee wellness rooms.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Temsaunaaqui?

1

Ter (tem) for existence

In Brazilian Portuguese, the verb ter in the third‑person singular (tem) is often used like English ‘there is/are’ to talk about the presence of something.

2

Noun without article

When asking about the existence of a place or service, the noun usually appears without a definite article: sauna, piscina, restaurante.

3

Adverb of place – aqui

‘Aqui’ means ‘here’ and follows the noun; it can be moved to the beginning for emphasis (Aqui tem sauna?).

4

Question intonation

The whole sentence is a yes/no question; the rising intonation is marked in writing by the question mark.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tem sauna aqui?

Is there a sauna here?

Sim, fica no andar térreo, ao lado da piscina.

Yes, it’s on the ground floor next to the pool.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • É sauna aqui?

    ‘É’ is the verb ‘to be’ for identity, not for existence. Use ‘tem’ or ‘há’ when asking if something exists.

  • Tem sauna aqui

    Missing the question mark can change the tone; in spoken Portuguese the rising intonation signals a question.

  • Tem sauna aqui, sim?

    Adding ‘sim’ at the end creates a double‑question that sounds unnatural. Keep it simple: ‘Tem sauna aqui?’

↔Alternatives

  • Há sauna aqui?

    Is there a sauna here?

  • Existe sauna aqui?

    Does a sauna exist here?

  • Tem sauna neste local?

    Is there a sauna at this place?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, ‘sauna’ usually refers to a dry‑heat room, but many gyms and spas also have a ‘banho‑turco’ (steam room). When you ask ‘Tem sauna aqui?’, locals may clarify which type they have. Using ‘tem’ sounds informal and friendly; ‘há’ sounds a bit more formal and is common in written signs.