Portuguese Phrase
Posso remarcar minha mesa?
Meaning
A polite request asking whether it’s possible to change the time or date of a previously booked table at a restaurant, café, or similar venue.
When to use
Use this sentence when you have already made a reservation but need to adjust it—perhaps because of a schedule conflict, a change in the number of guests, or a desire for a different time slot.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Possoremarcarminhamesa?
Posso (poder)
First‑person singular present of the modal verb poder, used to ask permission or ability.
remarcar
Verb formed with the prefix re‑ + marcar, meaning “to schedule again” or “to reschedule”.
minha
Possessive adjective agreeing in gender and number with the noun it modifies (feminine singular).
mesa
Feminine noun meaning “table”, often referring to a reservation at a restaurant.
🗨In Conversation
Posso remarcar minha mesa?
Can I reschedule my table?
Claro! Para que horário você gostaria?
Sure! What time would you like?
✕Common Mistakes
Posso marcar minha mesa?
‘Marcar’ means to book for the first time; use ‘remarcar’ when you want to change an existing reservation.
Posso remarcar meu mesa?
The possessive must agree with the feminine noun ‘mesa’; use ‘minha’, not ‘meu’.
Posso remarcar a minha mesa?
While grammatically correct, the article ‘a’ is unnecessary in everyday speech and can sound overly formal.
↔Alternatives
Posso mudar a hora da minha reserva?
Can I change the time of my reservation?
É possível alterar a data da minha mesa?
Is it possible to change the date of my table?
Gostaria de reagendar minha mesa, por favor.
I would like to reschedule my table, please.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil it’s considered courteous to call the restaurant at least 24 hours in advance if you need to change a reservation. Many establishments have a small fee for last‑minute changes, so confirming the policy early can save you a surprise charge. Also, using a polite tone—adding “por favor” or “obrigado”—helps maintain a friendly interaction.