Portuguese Phrase
Posso rastrear este pacote internacionalmente?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether it is possible to follow the movement of a specific parcel across borders. It is a polite request for information about tracking services that work beyond the country of origin.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are dealing with a courier, a customer‑service agent, or a friend who sent you a shipment and you need to know if the tracking works worldwide. It is common in e‑commerce, travel, and expatriate contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Possorastrearestepacoteinternacionalmente?
Posso (poder)
‘Posso’ is the first‑person singular present of the verb ‘poder’, used to ask permission or ability.
rastrear (infinitive)
The infinitive verb follows ‘poder’ directly; together they form a ‘poder + infinitive’ construction.
este (demonstrative)
‘Este’ points to a specific masculine singular noun that is close to the speaker.
pacote (noun)
A masculine singular noun meaning ‘package’ or ‘parcel’.
internacionalmente (adverb)
An adverb formed from the adjective ‘internacional’; it modifies the verb ‘rastrear’ to mean ‘internationally’.
🗨In Conversation
Posso rastrear este pacote internacionalmente?
Can I track this package internationally?
Claro, basta inserir o código de rastreamento no nosso site.
Sure, just enter the tracking code on our website.
✕Common Mistakes
Posso rastrear este pacote internacional?
‘Internacional’ is an adjective; you need the adverb ‘internacionalmente’ to modify the verb.
Posso rastreio este pacote internacionalmente?
After ‘posso’ you must use the infinitive form ‘rastrear’, not the noun ‘rastreio’.
Posso rastrear esse pacote internacionalmente?
If the package is far from you, use ‘esse pacote’ (that one) instead of ‘este’ (this one).
↔Alternatives
É possível rastrear este pacote internacionalmente?
Is it possible to track this package internationally?
Conseguirei rastrear este pacote fora do país?
Will I be able to track this package abroad?
Posso acompanhar o trajeto deste pacote pelo mundo?
Can I follow the route of this package around the world?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, most courier companies provide a global tracking number that works in every country the parcel passes through. When you ask ‘Posso rastrear…?’, it’s polite to add ‘por favor’ or ‘se for possível’ to soften the request, especially in formal customer‑service settings.