Portuguese Phrase
Combina um ponto de encontro seguro para a família.
Meaning
The sentence is a directive telling someone to set up a safe meeting place where the whole family can gather, especially useful in emergencies or planned outings.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing family safety plans, organizing events, or teaching children where to go if they get separated. It works both in casual family conversations and in more formal safety‑planning meetings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Combinaumpontodeencontroseguroparaafamília
Imperative of "combinar"
"Combina" is the affirmative imperative (tu) of the verb "combinar", used here as a command: “Arrange/Set up”.
Indefinite article "um"
"um" agrees in gender and number with the masculine noun "ponto".
Noun phrase "ponto de encontro"
A fixed expression meaning “meeting point”. "de" links the two nouns.
Adjective agreement
"seguro" must agree with the masculine noun "ponto" (singular).
Prepositional phrase "para a família"
"para" introduces the beneficiary; the definite article "a" is required before "família".
🗨In Conversation
Precisamos pensar em segurança para as crianças.
We need to think about safety for the kids.
Combina um ponto de encontro seguro para a família.
Arrange a safe meeting point for the family.
✕Common Mistakes
Combina um ponto de encontro segura para a família.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun "ponto", not the feminine "família".
Combina um ponto de encontro seguro para família.
The definite article "a" is required before "família".
Combinar um ponto de encontro seguro para a família.
In the imperative you drop the infinitive ending; use "Combina" (tu) or "Combine" (formal).
↔Alternatives
Estabeleça um local seguro de encontro para a família.
Establish a safe meeting place for the family.
Defina um ponto de encontro protegido para todos.
Define a protected meeting point for everyone.
Escolha um lugar seguro onde a família possa se reunir.
Choose a safe place where the family can gather.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, families often agree on a "ponto de encontro" for festivals, beach trips, or during Carnaval. It’s common to pick a visible landmark—like a statue, a kiosk, or a specific store—so that even children can find it without adult assistance.