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Portuguese Phrase

Dá pra remarcar para as 14h?

/da pɾa ʁe.maɾˈkaɾ ˈpaɾa as ˈkɐ.tɾo ˈaʁ/
Meaning"Can we reschedule for 2 p.m.?"
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Meaning

A casual way to ask if it’s possible to move a previously arranged meeting or appointment to 2 p.m. The speaker is looking for confirmation that the new time works for the other person.

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When to use

Use this phrase in informal spoken Portuguese—phone calls, chats, or face‑to‑face conversations with friends, colleagues, or service staff when you need to shift a scheduled time.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Dápraremarcarparaas14h?

1

Dá pra (impersonal)

‘Dá pra’ is an informal, impersonal way to say ‘it’s possible to’ or ‘can we’. It comes from the verb ‘dar’ used in the third‑person singular.

2

remarcar

A regular -ar verb meaning ‘to reschedule’ or ‘to change the appointment to another time.’

3

para + time

The preposition ‘para’ introduces the intended time. In formal writing you would use ‘às’ (contraction of a + as) before the hour.

4

as 14h (time notation)

‘14h’ follows the 24‑hour clock, common in Brazil for schedules. The article ‘as’ should carry a grave accent (às) in standard Portuguese.

🗨In Conversation

A

Dá pra remarcar para as 14h?

Can we reschedule for 2 p.m.?

Claro, às 14h está ótimo para mim.

Sure, 2 p.m. works great for me.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Dá pra remarcar para as 14h?

    In standard written Portuguese the article should have a grave accent: ‘às 14h’. The accent distinguishes the contraction of ‘a’ + ‘as’ (to the) from the plural article ‘as’.

  • Dá pra remarcar para as 14h?

    Avoid using ‘dá pra’ in formal emails or official documents; opt for ‘É possível’ or ‘Seria possível’.

↔Alternatives

  • É possível remarcar para as 14h?

    Is it possible to reschedule for 2 p.m.?

  • Podemos mudar para as 14h?

    Can we change to 2 p.m.?

  • Você poderia remarcar para as 14h?

    Could you reschedule for 2 p.m.?

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Cultural Tip

‘Dá pra’ is very common in everyday Brazilian Portuguese but is considered too informal for business emails or official documents. In those contexts replace it with ‘É possível’ or ‘Seria possível’. Also remember to write the preposition with the accent (às) when you need the formal written form.