Portuguese Phrase
É para duas.
Meaning
This sentence means “It’s for two (people).” It is typically used when confirming the number of guests for a reservation, a ticket, a table, or any service that requires a headcount.
When to use
Use it in restaurants when the host asks how many people the reservation is for, at hotels when checking in a group, or when buying tickets for two. It’s a concise way to answer the question “Quantas pessoas?” (How many people?).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Éparaduas
É (ser)
The verb ser is used for identity, definition, or classification. Here it links the subject (implied) to the description 'para duas'.
para (preposition)
Para indicates purpose, destination, or intended recipient. In this phrase it shows who the thing is intended for.
duas (feminine numeral)
Duas is the feminine plural form of the numeral two, agreeing with an implied feminine noun such as 'pessoas' (people) or 'mesas' (tables).
🗨In Conversation
Quantas pessoas vão ao jantar?
How many people are going to dinner?
É para duas.
It’s for two.
✕Common Mistakes
É para dois.
Use ‘duas’ because the implied noun ‘pessoas’ is feminine.
É duas.
The preposition ‘para’ is required to indicate purpose.
É para duas horas.
If you mean ‘It’s two o’clock’, say ‘São duas horas’ or simply ‘São duas.’
↔Alternatives
É para duas pessoas.
It’s for two people.
São duas pessoas.
There are two people.
A reserva é para duas.
The reservation is for two.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the word ‘pessoas’ (people) is always feminine, so the numeral must agree: ‘duas pessoas’. If you’re referring to a masculine noun (e.g., ‘cavalos’ – horses), you would say ‘É para dois’. Also, native speakers often add the noun for clarity, especially in formal settings: ‘É para duas pessoas, por favor.’