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Portuguese Phrase

Isso é uma reunião presencial?

/ˈi.su ˈɛ ˈu.ma ʁe.uˈni.ɐ̃w pɾe.zẽˈsjal/
Meaning"Is this an in‑person meeting?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the upcoming gathering will happen face‑to‑face rather than online. It checks the format of the meeting, often before preparing travel or technical arrangements.

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When to use

Use this question in professional or academic settings when you need to confirm if a scheduled meeting will be held in a physical location. It’s also handy in informal contexts when friends arrange a get‑together and you want to know if it’s online or in‑person.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Issoéumareuniãopresencial?

1

Isso (demonstrative pronoun)

Used to point to something near the listener, equivalent to 'this' or 'that' in English.

2

é (verb ser)

Third‑person singular present of 'ser', used for essential characteristics; here it links the subject to its identity.

3

uma (indefinite article)

Feminine singular indefinite article, matching the noun 'reunião'.

4

reunião (noun)

Means 'meeting' or 'gathering'; a feminine noun.

5

presencial (adjective)

Describes something that takes place in person, as opposed to virtual.

🗨In Conversation

A

Isso é uma reunião presencial?

Is this an in‑person meeting?

Sim, será na sala de conferências às 10h.

Yes, it will be in the conference room at 10 a.m.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Isso está uma reunião presencial?

    Use 'é' (ser) for permanent characteristics like the type of meeting; 'está' (estar) would imply a temporary state.

  • Isso é uma reunião ao vivo?

    'Ao vivo' means 'live' (broadcast) and is not the usual term for a face‑to‑face meeting.

  • Essa é uma reunião presencial?

    While 'essa' can work, 'isso' is more neutral when the meeting hasn't been explicitly mentioned yet.

↔Alternatives

  • Esta reunião será presencial?

    Will this meeting be in‑person?

  • A reunião será presencial?

    Will the meeting be in‑person?

  • É uma reunião presencial?

    Is it an in‑person meeting?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, many companies now run hybrid meetings. Asking 'Isso é uma reunião presencial?' signals that you care about logistics—whether you need to travel, dress formally, or set up a stable internet connection for a virtual alternative. The word 'presencial' is more formal than 'ao vivo' (live) and is preferred in business communication.