Portuguese Phrase
Devo incluir coisas para pets?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether they should add pet‑related items to a list, package, itinerary, or any other collection. It conveys a polite request for advice or confirmation.
When to use
Use this question when you are planning a trip, preparing a gift box, creating a product catalog, or any situation where you need to decide if pet accessories should be part of the final offering.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Devoincluircoisasparapets?
Devo (dever)
‘Devo’ is the first‑person singular present of the modal verb ‘dever’, used to express obligation or recommendation, similar to ‘I should’.
Infinitive after modal
After a modal verb like ‘dever’, the main verb stays in the infinitive (here ‘incluir’).
Coisas (plural noun)
‘Coisas’ is a plural, gender‑neutral noun meaning ‘things’ or ‘items’.
Para (preposition)
‘Para’ introduces the purpose or beneficiary: ‘for’ in English.
Pets (loanword)
‘Pets’ is an English loanword used informally in Brazilian Portuguese; the formal equivalent is ‘animais de estimação’.
🗨In Conversation
Devo incluir coisas para pets?
Should I include things for pets?
Sim, a maioria dos clientes gosta de ter um brinde para o cachorro ou gato.
Yes, most customers like to have a treat for their dog or cat.
✕Common Mistakes
Devo incluir coisas para pet?
‘Pet’ is singular; the sentence talks about multiple items, so use the plural ‘pets’ or the collective ‘animais de estimação’.
Tem que incluir coisas para pets?
‘Tem que’ is a more imperative way (you have to) and changes the nuance; keep ‘devo’ for a polite suggestion.
Devo incluo coisas para pets?
Do not conjugate ‘incluir’ after ‘devo’; the infinitive is required.
↔Alternatives
Preciso incluir itens para animais de estimação?
Do I need to include items for pets?
É necessário colocar produtos para pets?
Is it necessary to put products for pets?
Devemos acrescentar coisas para pets?
Should we add things for pets?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘pets’ is widely understood among younger speakers and in informal contexts, but in formal writing or when speaking with older audiences, it’s safer to use ‘animais de estimação’. Also, remember that the verb ‘dever’ can sound a bit stronger than ‘should’; if you want a softer suggestion, use ‘preciso’ or ‘seria bom’.