Portuguese Phrase
Sim, aceitamos fiadores se for preciso.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they are willing to accept guarantors, but only if it becomes necessary. It’s a polite, conditional affirmation often heard in business or rental negotiations.
When to use
Use this sentence when discussing contracts, rentals, or loans where a guarantor (fiador) might be required. It signals flexibility while still setting a condition.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,aceitamosfiadoresseforpreciso.
Sim
An affirmative adverb meaning 'yes', often used to start a confirming statement.
aceitamos
First‑person plural present indicative of aceitar ‘to accept’; the subject is implied (nós).
fiadores
Plural noun meaning ‘guarantors’; commonly used in rental or loan contexts.
se
Conditional conjunction meaning ‘if’; introduces a hypothetical clause.
for
Present subjunctive of ser used after ‘se’ to express a condition that may or may not happen.
preciso
Adjective meaning ‘necessary’; in this construction it works as an impersonal predicate.
🗨In Conversation
Preciso de um apartamento, mas o proprietário quer um fiador.
I need an apartment, but the landlord wants a guarantor.
Sim, aceitamos fiadores se for preciso.
Yes, we accept guarantors if it’s necessary.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, aceitamos fiadores se é preciso.
Learners often drop the subjunctive and say ‘se for preciso’ correctly, but some mistakenly use the indicative ‘se for preciso’ → should stay subjunctive ‘for’ after ‘se’.
Sim, aceitamos fiador se for preciso.
‘Fiador’ is singular; using the plural ‘fiadores’ is correct when you accept more than one guarantor. Do not say ‘fiador’ if you mean multiple guarantors.
↔Alternatives
Claro, podemos aceitar fiadores caso seja necessário.
Sure, we can accept guarantors if it becomes necessary.
Sim, aceitamos fiadores quando for preciso.
Yes, we accept guarantors when it’s required.
Sim, se precisar, aceitamos fiadores.
Yes, if you need to, we accept guarantors.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, a ‘fiador’ is a common requirement for residential leases. Many agencies prefer a local resident as guarantor, but some now accept a bank guarantee or insurance instead. Using this phrase shows you’re flexible but also aware of the legal norm that a guarantor is a safety net for the landlord.