Portuguese Phrase
Tem limites de peso para o envio.
Meaning
The sentence states that there are weight restrictions that apply when sending a package or parcel. It is often used by companies, postal services, or online stores to inform customers about shipping constraints.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to explain shipping policies, answer a customer's question about sending items, or write the terms and conditions of an e‑commerce site.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temlimitesdepesoparaoenvio
Tem (ter)
Third‑person singular present of the verb 'ter' used here as an impersonal construction meaning 'there is/are'.
Limites de peso
A noun phrase; 'limites' (limits) is plural, followed by the prepositional complement 'de peso' (of weight).
Para o envio
Prepositional phrase indicating purpose: 'for the shipment'. The article 'o' is required before 'envio' in standard Portuguese.
🗨In Conversation
Posso enviar este pacote agora?
Can I ship this package now?
Tem limites de peso para o envio, então verifique se o seu pacote está dentro do limite de 20 kg.
There are weight limits for shipping, so check that your package is within the 20 kg limit.
✕Common Mistakes
Há limites de peso para o envio.
Learners sometimes replace 'tem' with 'há' which changes the nuance; 'há' is more formal and impersonal, while 'tem' sounds conversational.
Tem limites de peso para envio.
Omitting the article 'o' before 'envio' is considered a grammatical error in standard Portuguese.
Tem limite de pesos para o envio.
Using the singular 'peso' after a plural noun 'limites' is correct, but some learners mistakenly write 'limite de pesos'.
↔Alternatives
Existe um limite de peso para o envio.
There is a weight limit for shipping.
Há restrições de peso para o envio.
There are weight restrictions for shipping.
O envio tem um limite de peso.
The shipment has a weight limit.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the national postal service (Correios) allows parcels up to 30 kg for domestic shipments, but many private couriers set lower limits (e.g., 20 kg). When writing this phrase for a specific company, always check the exact threshold they use, and remember that 'peso' includes the packaging material, not just the product.