Portuguese Phrase
Fazer o check-in pode demorar.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the act of checking in – whether at a hotel, airport, or event – might take a while. It hints at a possible waiting period without specifying exactly how long.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to set realistic expectations before starting a check‑in process, such as at the reception of a hotel, the airline counter, or a conference registration desk.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Fazerocheck-inpodedemorar
Infinitivo de ação
‘Fazer’ is an infinitive verb used to name the activity (to do/check‑in).
Artigo definido
‘o’ is the masculine singular definite article that precedes the borrowed noun ‘check‑in’.
Empréstimo linguístico
‘check‑in’ is an English loanword, kept in its original form and treated as masculine.
Verbo modal ‘poder’
‘pode’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘poder’, expressing possibility (can).
Infinitivo após modal
After a modal verb, the following verb stays in the infinitive (demorar = to take time).
🗨In Conversation
Vamos fazer o check-in agora?
Shall we check in now?
Fazer o check-in pode demorar, então vamos nos preparar para esperar.
Checking in can take time, so let’s be ready to wait.
✕Common Mistakes
Fazer o check-in pode ser demorar.
‘Demorar’ already expresses duration; you don’t combine it with ‘ser’. Use ‘pode demorar’ or ‘pode ser demorado’, not both together.
Fazer o checkin pode demorar.
Avoid spelling it as ‘checkin’ or translating it literally to ‘registro’; the loanword is standard in Brazilian Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
O check-in pode ser demorado.
The check‑in can be time‑consuming.
Fazer o registro pode levar tempo.
Doing the registration can take time.
O processo de check-in costuma demorar.
The check‑in process usually takes a while.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, hotel check‑in often requires presenting an ID and a credit card, and airport check‑in can involve long lines, especially during holidays. Using a polite tone (e.g., ‘por favor’ and ‘obrigado’) helps smooth the experience. If you’re in a hurry, ask if a self‑service kiosk is available – many airports now offer them to cut the wait.