Portuguese Phrase
Tens outras cores?
Meaning
Literally, 'Do you have other colors?'. It is a quick way to ask a shop assistant or a friend whether an item is available in additional colour options.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are looking at clothing, accessories, home‑decor items, or any product that comes in multiple shades and you want to know if alternatives exist. It works best in informal settings or when speaking with someone you know well.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tensoutrascores?
Tens (2nd person singular of ter)
Used in European Portuguese to ask 'you have' when speaking informally to one person.
outras (adjective)
Feminine plural form of 'outro', meaning 'other' and agrees with the feminine plural noun 'cores'.
cores (noun)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'colors'.
Question mark
In Portuguese, the opening question mark (¿) is not used; only the closing '?' is required.
🗨In Conversation
Tens outras cores?
Do you have other colors?
Sim, temos azul, verde e vermelho.
Yes, we have blue, green and red.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem outras cores?
While 'tem' is correct in Brazilian Portuguese, using it in European Portuguese can sound overly formal or Brazilian‑styled.
Tens outro cores?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun: 'outras cores', not 'outro cores'.
Tens outras cor?
The noun 'cor' is singular; you need the plural 'cores' when asking about multiple options.
↔Alternatives
Tem outras cores?
Do you have other colors? (formal or Brazilian Portuguese)
Você tem outras cores?
Do you have other colors? (more explicit, polite)
Há outras cores disponíveis?
Are there other colors available?
Cultural Tip
In Portugal, 'tens' is common in everyday conversation, especially in the north. In Brazil, people usually say 'tem' even in informal contexts. When shopping, it’s polite to start with a greeting like 'Bom dia' before asking about colours. Also, remember that many stores display colour swatches, so pointing to a sample while asking can be helpful.