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Portuguese Phrase

Preciso de algo do serviço de limpeza.

/pɾeˈsi.zu dʒi ˈawɡu du ˈseɾ.vi.su dʒi lẽˈpɐ.ɐ̃/
Meaning"I need something from the cleaning service."
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Meaning

The speaker is stating that they need something that belongs to or is provided by the cleaning service, such as a tool, a product, or assistance.

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When to use

Use this sentence in a workplace, hotel, or any setting where a cleaning crew is available and you need an item or help from them.

Grammar Breakdown

Precisodealgodoserviçodelimpeza

1

Verbo precisar + de

O verbo precisar exige a preposição 'de' antes do objeto direto, indicando necessidade.

2

Contração 'do'

‘do’ é a contração de ‘de + o’, usada antes de substantivos masculinos singulares.

3

Substantivo composto

‘serviço de limpeza’ funciona como um nome composto, onde ‘de’ liga duas ideias.

4

Uso de ‘algo’

‘algo’ é um pronome indefinido que substitui um objeto não especificado.

🗨In Conversation

A

Preciso de algo do serviço de limpeza.

I need something from the cleaning service.

Claro, o que você precisa?

Sure, what do you need?

B

Common Mistakes

  • Preciso algo do serviço de limpeza.

    The verb ‘precisar’ always requires the preposition ‘de’ before the object.

  • Preciso de algo do serviço de limpesa.

    ‘Limpeza’ is misspelled; the correct spelling is ‘limpeza’.

  • Preciso de algo do serviço de limpeza?

    This is a statement, not a question; remove the question mark unless you intend to ask.

Alternatives

  • Preciso de algo da limpeza.

    I need something from the cleaning.

  • Preciso de algo do setor de limpeza.

    I need something from the cleaning department.

  • Preciso de algo do time de limpeza.

    I need something from the cleaning team.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, it’s common to address service staff politely using ‘por favor’ or ‘com licença’. When you need something from the cleaning crew, a brief explanation of what you need helps avoid misunderstandings, especially in hotels or large offices where the cleaning staff may handle many requests.