Portuguese Phrase
A piscina está aquecida?
Meaning
This question asks whether the swimming pool is heated. It’s a practical query you might use when checking amenities at a hotel, resort, or a private home.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to confirm if a pool’s water temperature is controlled by a heating system, especially in cooler climates or during off‑season travel.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Apiscinaestáaquecida?
Definite Article (A)
The feminine singular definite article 'a' is used before feminine nouns like 'piscina'.
Noun Gender (piscina)
'Piscina' is a feminine noun, so any adjectives or participles must agree in gender.
Verb 'estar' (está)
'Estar' is used for temporary states or conditions; here it asks about the current state of the pool.
Past Participle Agreement (aquecida)
The past participle 'aquecida' agrees with 'piscina' in gender (feminine) and number (singular).
🗨In Conversation
A piscina está aquecida?
Is the pool heated?
Sim, a água está a 28 graus.
Yes, the water is at 28 degrees.
✕Common Mistakes
A piscina é aquecida?
Use 'está' (temporary state) instead of 'é' (permanent characteristic).
A piscina está aquecido?
The participle must match the feminine noun 'piscina'.
A piscina está quente?
While understandable, 'quente' asks about temperature, not whether a heating system exists.
↔Alternatives
A piscina tem aquecimento?
Does the pool have heating?
A água da piscina está quente?
Is the pool water warm?
A piscina está climatizada?
Is the pool climate‑controlled?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, heated pools are more common in southern states and luxury hotels, while in Portugal many hotel pools are heated year‑round, especially in coastal resorts. Remember that 'aquecida' sounds formal; in casual conversation locals might simply ask 'A água está quente?'