Portuguese Phrase
Tenho dias de folga pagos suficientes?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether they have enough paid days off (vacation, sick leave, etc.) available. It is a practical question often raised when planning a trip, a personal event, or simply checking one’s work benefits.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to verify your entitlement to paid leave at work, before requesting time off, or when comparing your benefits with a colleague’s.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tenhodiasdefolgapagossuficientes?
Ter (presente)
‘Tenho’ is the first‑person singular present of the verb ‘ter’, used to express possession or existence.
Noun phrase with ‘de’
‘dias de folga’ combines the noun ‘dias’ (days) with the preposition ‘de’ to specify the type of days – days off.
Past participle agreement
‘pagos’ is the masculine plural form of the past participle of ‘pagar’, agreeing with ‘dias’.
Adjective after noun
In Portuguese, adjectives like ‘suficientes’ often follow the noun they modify and must agree in gender and number.
Question mark placement
The whole sentence is a question, so the interrogative intonation is indicated by the final ‘?’.
🗨In Conversation
Tenho dias de folga pagos suficientes?
Do I have enough paid days off?
Sim, você tem 20 dias por ano, o que é suficiente para a sua viagem.
Yes, you have 20 days per year, which is enough for your trip.
✕Common Mistakes
Tenho dias de folga pago suficientes?
‘Pago’ is singular; it must agree with the plural noun ‘dias’.
Tenho dias de folga pagos suficiente?
The adjective must match the plural noun, so use ‘suficientes’.
Tenho dias de férias pagos suficientes?
If you want to refer to vacation specifically, ‘férias’ is more common, but ‘folga’ is correct for general days off.
↔Alternatives
Tenho dias de folga remunerados suficientes?
Do I have enough remunerated days off?
Tenho férias pagas suficientes?
Do I have enough paid vacation days?
Tenho direito a dias de folga pagos suficientes?
Am I entitled to enough paid days off?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) guarantees at least 30 days of paid vacation after one year of employment, plus a 1/3 bonus on the salary. Some companies also offer additional paid leave for sick days, maternity/paternity, or special events. Always check your contract and the company’s internal policy, as the number of days can vary widely across sectors.