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Portuguese Phrase

Quero reservar para a próxima terça.

/ˈkeɾu ʁezeʁˈvaɾ ˈpaɾa a ˈpɾɔksima ˈteɾsa/
Meaning"I want to reserve for next Tuesday."
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Meaning

I want to make a reservation for next Tuesday. The sentence can refer to a table at a restaurant, a hotel room, a meeting slot, or any service that requires booking.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are calling or speaking to a service provider and need to secure a spot on the upcoming Tuesday. It works in both formal and informal contexts, though you may add politeness markers (e.g., ‘por favor’) in a formal setting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Queroreservarparaapróximaterça

1

Quero (verbo querer)

First‑person singular present of querer, used to express desire. It is followed by an infinitive.

2

Reservar (infinitivo)

Infinitive verb that follows querer; means ‘to book / to reserve’.

3

Para (preposição)

Preposition meaning ‘for’ or ‘to’, introducing the time reference.

4

Artigo definido ‘a’

Feminine singular article used because ‘terça’ (short for ‘terça‑feira’) is a feminine noun.

5

Próxima (adjetivo)

Adjective meaning ‘next’; must agree in gender with the noun it modifies (feminine → próxima).

6

Terça (substantivo)

Abbreviation of ‘terça‑feira’; in everyday speech Brazilians drop ‘‑feira’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quero reservar para a próxima terça.

I’d like to book for next Tuesday.

Claro, já anotei a sua reserva para terça‑feira.

Sure, I’ve noted your reservation for Tuesday.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Quero reservar para o próximo terça.

    ‘Próximo’ is masculine; the noun ‘terça’ is feminine, so the adjective must be ‘próxima’.

  • Quero reservar para o próxima terça.

    The article must match the gender of ‘terça’; use ‘a’ not ‘o’.

  • Quero reservar a próxima terça.

    Missing the preposition ‘para’; it changes the meaning to ‘I want to reserve the next Tuesday itself’.

↔Alternatives

  • Gostaria de fazer uma reserva para a próxima terça.

    I would like to make a reservation for next Tuesday.

  • Preciso reservar para a próxima terça.

    I need to book for next Tuesday.

  • Podemos marcar para a próxima terça?

    Can we schedule for next Tuesday?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, days of the week are often shortened to just ‘segunda’, ‘terça’, ‘quarta’, etc., dropping the ‘‑feira’. When speaking to a service provider, it’s polite to add ‘por favor’ or a greeting. Reservations are usually confirmed with a name and a contact number, so be ready to give those details.