Portuguese Phrase
Os donos podem pedir mais.
Meaning
The sentence states that the owners have the ability to request additional resources, money, or any other benefit. It is a neutral statement that can be used in business, property, or even informal contexts where someone owns something and may want more of it.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are talking about the rights or possibilities of owners—whether in a meeting about a company’s budget, a conversation about a landlord‑tenant relationship, or a casual chat about a pet owner wanting extra treats.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Osdonospodempedirmais.
Definite article (Os)
‘Os’ is the masculine plural definite article, used before plural nouns like ‘donos’.
Noun (donos)
‘Donos’ means ‘owners’; it is a masculine plural noun that agrees with the article ‘os’.
Verb ‘poder’ (podem)
‘Podem’ is the third‑person plural present indicative of ‘poder’, meaning ‘they can’.
Infinitive (pedir)
‘Pedir’ is the infinitive form of the verb ‘to ask/request’. After ‘poder’, the infinitive follows directly.
Adverb (mais)
‘Mais’ means ‘more’ and works as an adverb modifying the verb ‘pedir’.
🗨In Conversation
Os donos podem pedir mais se o negócio crescer.
The owners can ask for more if the business grows.
Então vamos garantir que eles tenham tudo o que precisam.
Then let's make sure they have everything they need.
✕Common Mistakes
Os donos pode pedir mais.
‘Pode’ is singular; the subject ‘os donos’ is plural, so the correct form is ‘podem’.
Os donos podem pedir mais de.
‘Mais de’ means ‘more than’; the sentence only needs the adverb ‘mais’.
Os dono podem pedir mais.
The article must agree in number with the noun; use ‘os donos’ for plural.
↔Alternatives
Os proprietários podem solicitar mais.
The owners can request more.
Os donos têm o direito de pedir mais.
The owners have the right to ask for more.
Os donos podem exigir mais.
The owners can demand more.
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese, ‘donos’ is perfectly acceptable in everyday speech, but in formal writing you’ll often see ‘proprietários’. ‘Pedir’ carries a polite nuance; if you want a stronger tone, use ‘exigir’ (to demand). Also, remember that the verb ‘poder’ must agree with the subject in number—‘podemos’ (we can), ‘pode’ (he/she/it can), ‘podem’ (they can).