Portuguese Phrase
Quando sai à venda?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the date or moment when a product, service, or event will become available for purchase. It is commonly used in stores, online shops, or when discussing upcoming releases.
When to use
Use this question when you want to know the exact day a new model, a concert ticket, a book, or any item will be put on the market. It works both in casual conversation with friends and in more formal settings like a customer‑service call.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandosaiàvenda?
Quando
Interrogative adverb meaning 'when'. It introduces a question about time.
sai
Third‑person singular present of the verb *sair* (to go out, to be released). Here it means 'go on sale' or 'become available'.
à
Contraction of the preposition *a* + definite article *a* (to the). In this phrase it links the verb to the noun *venda*.
venda
Noun meaning 'sale' or 'selling'. The expression *à venda* is a fixed phrase meaning 'for sale'.
?
Question mark signals that the sentence is a direct question.
🗨In Conversation
Quando sai à venda o novo iPhone?
When does the new iPhone go on sale?
Ele sai à venda na próxima sexta‑feira, dia 15 de setembro.
It goes on sale next Friday, September 15th.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando sai para venda?
The correct preposition is the contraction *à* (a + a), not *para*.
Quando é à venda?
Using *é* (ser) sounds unnatural; the verb *sair* conveys the idea of becoming available.
Quando vai à venda?
While understandable, *vai* alone lacks the nuance of the product being released; *sai* or *vai estar* is preferred.
↔Alternatives
Quando vai estar à venda?
When will it be on sale?
Em que data será vendido?
On what date will it be sold?
Quando será disponibilizado para compra?
When will it be made available for purchase?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the expression *à venda* is used for both physical stores and online platforms. In Portugal, you might also hear *em venda* or *disponível para compra*. Keep the tone polite when speaking to sales staff – adding *por favor* before the question (e.g., *Por favor, quando sai à venda?*) is always appreciated.