Portuguese Phrase
A política cobre isso?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a particular policy (e.g., insurance, company guidelines) includes coverage for the matter at hand. It is a direct way to verify the scope of a rule or contract.
When to use
Use this question when you need clarification about what a policy protects or regulates—such as asking an insurance agent if a claim is covered, or checking if a workplace rule applies to a specific situation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Apolíticacobreisso?
Definite article (A)
The feminine singular article 'a' agrees with the noun 'política', indicating a specific policy.
Noun (política)
'Política' is a feminine noun meaning 'policy' or 'politics' depending on context.
Verb (cobre)
'Cobre' is the third‑person singular present indicative of 'cobrir' (to cover). It matches the singular subject 'a política'.
Demonstrative pronoun (isso)
'Isso' points to something previously mentioned; it is neuter and used for ideas or objects not near the speaker.
Question formation
In Portuguese, a simple yes/no question can be formed by intonation alone; the question mark signals the interrogative tone.
🗨In Conversation
A política cobre isso?
Does the policy cover that?
Sim, a política cobre danos por incêndio.
Yes, the policy covers fire damage.
✕Common Mistakes
A política cobrem isso?
The verb must agree with the singular subject 'a política', so use 'cobre', not 'cobrem'.
A política cobre isto?
While 'isto' is also a neuter demonstrative, 'isso' is preferred when referring to something already mentioned.
As políticas cobrem isso?
Changing the noun to plural would require the verb to change as well.
↔Alternatives
Esse assunto está coberto pela política?
Is this matter covered by the policy?
A política inclui isso?
Does the policy include this?
Isso está coberto pela política?
Is this covered by the policy?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese business settings, it’s common to ask about coverage directly but politely. You may also hear the more formal 'A sua política cobre isso?' when speaking with a representative. Remember that 'cobrir' is used for both insurance coverage and for rules that 'cover' a situation, so context determines the nuance.