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Portuguese Phrase

Tem o tamanho G?

/tẽj u tɐˈmaɲu ʒe/
Meaning"Do you have size G?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the item being discussed is available in size G (large). It’s a direct, polite way to check stock when shopping for clothing, shoes, or accessories.

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When to use

Use this phrase in a store, market, or online chat when you want to confirm the availability of a specific size. It works for both casual and semi‑formal contexts, but you can soften it with ‘por favor’ if you need extra politeness.

✦Grammar Breakdown

TemotamanhoG?

1

Ter (tem)

‘Tem’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘ter’, used here to ask if something exists or is available.

2

Definite article ‘o’

‘o’ specifies a particular item – ‘the size G’ – and is required before a noun when you refer to a known category.

3

Noun ‘tamanho’

‘tamanho’ means ‘size’; it is a masculine noun, so it takes the article ‘o’.

4

Letter size ‘G’

In Brazilian Portuguese clothing, letters (P, M, G, GG) replace numeric sizes; ‘G’ stands for ‘grande’ (large).

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Question intonation

A simple yes/no question is formed by placing the verb first and ending with a rising intonation.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tem o tamanho G?

Do you have size G?

Sim, temos. Vou pegar para você.

Yes, we do. I’ll get it for you.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Há o tamanho G?

    ‘Há’ means ‘there is/are’ but is not used to ask about stock; use ‘tem’ instead.

  • Tem o tamanha G?

    Spelling error – the correct noun is ‘tamanho’.

  • Tem o tamanho grande?

    While understandable, native speakers usually prefer the letter abbreviation ‘G’. Using ‘grande’ sounds more formal and can be redundant.

↔Alternatives

  • Existe o tamanho G?

    Is there a size G?

  • Tem tamanho G?

    Is size G available?

  • Vocês têm o tamanho G?

    Do you have the size G?

  • Tem disponível o tamanho G?

    Is size G available?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, clothing sizes are often expressed with letters: P (pequeno – small), M (médio – medium), G (grande – large), and GG (extra‑large). When you ask ‘Tem o tamanho G?’, you’re using the most common, neutral register. Adding ‘por favor’ makes it extra courteous, especially in smaller, family‑run shops.