Portuguese Phrase
Tem alguma feira cultural esse fim de semana?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether a cultural fair is scheduled for the upcoming weekend. It can be used to plan a visit, meet friends, or simply satisfy curiosity about local events.
When to use
Use this question when you want to know about community events, festivals, or market‑style gatherings that feature music, food, crafts, and performances happening over the weekend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temalgumafeiraculturalessefimdesemana
Tem (ter) – 3ª pessoa singular
‘Tem’ is the present‑indicative form of the verb ‘ter’ (to have) used here as an impersonal question meaning ‘Is there…?’
alguma – indefinite adjective
‘alguma’ agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows; it means ‘any’ or ‘some’.
feira cultural – compound noun
A ‘feira cultural’ is a cultural fair or market where arts, crafts, food and performances are showcased.
esse fim de semana – time expression
‘Esse’ points to the upcoming weekend; the whole phrase means ‘this weekend.’
Question intonation
In spoken Portuguese, the sentence ends with a rising intonation to signal a yes/no question.
🗨In Conversation
Tem alguma feira cultural esse fim de semana?
Is there any cultural fair this weekend?
Sim! Vai ter a Feira de Artesanato na Praça Central na sexta à noite.
Yes! There will be a Handicraft Fair at the Central Square on Friday night.
✕Common Mistakes
É alguma feira cultural esse fim de semana?
Do not use ‘É’ here; ‘Tem’ is the correct verb for existence questions.
Tem alguma feira cultural este fim de semana?
‘Esse’ refers to the upcoming weekend; ‘esse’ should not be replaced by ‘este’ in this context.
Tem alguma cultural feira esse fim de semana?
Avoid translating literally as ‘fair cultural’; keep the noun order ‘feira cultural’.
↔Alternatives
Vai ter alguma feira cultural neste fim de semana?
Will there be any cultural fair this weekend?
Existe alguma feira cultural programada para o fim de semana?
Is there any cultural fair scheduled for the weekend?
Tem algum evento cultural neste fim de semana?
Is there any cultural event this weekend?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘feira cultural’ often refers to temporary street festivals that combine food stalls, live music, and local artisans. They are usually free to attend, but some activities (workshops, performances) may require a small fee. Asking about them shows interest in community life and can lead to spontaneous invitations.