Portuguese Phrase
É grátis para os hóspedes do hotel?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether a particular service, amenity, or item is offered at no charge to people staying at the hotel. It is a polite, direct way to confirm if something is complimentary for guests.
When to use
Use this question at the hotel reception, concierge desk, or when speaking with staff about breakfast, Wi‑Fi, parking, spa access, or any extra perk you think might be included in your stay.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Égrátisparaoshóspedesdohotel?
É (verbo ser)
É is the third‑person singular present of ser, used here as a copula meaning ‘is’.
grátis (adjetivo)
Grátis means ‘free’ (no cost). It is an invariable adjective that follows the verb ser.
para (preposição)
Para introduces the beneficiary of the free service – ‘for’.
os hóspedes (substantivo + artigo)
Hóspedes = guests; the definite article os marks the plural specific group.
do (contração de de + o)
Do contracts the preposition de with the masculine singular article o, linking ‘hotel’ to the noun phrase.
hotel (substantivo)
Hotel is a masculine noun borrowed from French; it does not change in plural.
🗨In Conversation
É grátis para os hóspedes do hotel?
Is it free for hotel guests?
Sim, o café da manhã está incluído na sua reserva.
Yes, breakfast is included in your reservation.
✕Common Mistakes
É gratís para os hóspedes do hotel?
The accent is on the first ‘i’, not on the ‘a’. The correct spelling is ‘grátis’.
É grátis para os hóspedes do hotéis?
‘Hotel’ is singular here; the plural would be ‘hotéis’, but the phrase refers to a single hotel.
É livre para os hóspedes do hotel?
‘Livre’ means ‘free’ in the sense of ‘not occupied’ or ‘available’, not ‘without cost’. Use ‘grátis’ or ‘gratuito’.
↔Alternatives
É gratuito para os hóspedes do hotel?
Is it complimentary for the hotel guests?
Os hóspedes do hotel não pagam por isso?
Do hotel guests not pay for this?
Esse serviço é sem custo para quem está hospedado?
Is this service cost‑free for those staying?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘grátis’ is the everyday word for ‘free’, while ‘gratuito’ sounds more formal or written. When asking hotel staff, keep a friendly tone and add a smile – hospitality workers appreciate politeness. Also, many hotels automatically include breakfast, Wi‑Fi, and bottled water for guests, so it’s common to ask this question right after check‑in.