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Portuguese Phrase

Confirmando sua reserva.

/kõ.fɨɾˈmɐ̃.du ˈsu.a ʁeˈzeʁ.va/
Meaning"Confirming your reservation."
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Meaning

Literally “Confirming your reservation,” this phrase is used when you want to let someone know that you are in the process of confirming a booking – be it a hotel room, a restaurant table, a flight, or any other service that requires a reservation.

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When to use

Use this sentence in spoken or written communication with hotels, restaurants, airlines, or event organizers when you need to inform the other party that you are finalising the reservation details, or when you are responding to a request for confirmation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Confirmandosuareserva

1

Gerúndio (Confirmando)

The gerund form of the verb *confirmar* (confirmar → confirmando) expresses an ongoing action, similar to “confirming” in English.

2

Pronome possessivo (sua)

‘sua’ is the feminine singular possessive pronoun that agrees with the noun *reserva* (feminine).

3

Substantivo (reserva)

‘reserva’ means ‘reservation’; it is a feminine noun, so it takes the article *a* and the possessive *sua*.

🗨In Conversation

A

Boa tarde, gostaria de confirmar minha reserva para o jantar de sexta-feira.

Good afternoon, I would like to confirm my reservation for Friday night dinner.

Claro, senhor. Confirmando sua reserva, tudo está pronto para as 20h.

Sure, sir. Confirming your reservation, everything is ready for 8 p.m.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Confirmando seu reserva.

    ‘reserva’ is feminine, so the possessive must be *sua*, not *seu*.

  • Confirmando a sua reserva.

    The article *a* is unnecessary before *sua reserva* when the phrase stands alone as a headline or short note.

↔Alternatives

  • Sua reserva está confirmada.

    Your reservation is confirmed.

  • Estou confirmando a sua reserva.

    I am confirming your reservation.

  • A reserva foi confirmada.

    The reservation has been confirmed.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil it is common for hotels and restaurants to ask for a photo ID when confirming a reservation, especially for larger groups. Politeness matters – always start with a greeting (e.g., *Bom dia*, *Boa tarde*) and use the formal *senhor/senhora* unless you know the person well.