Portuguese Phrase
Tem estacionamento para os moradores?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask about the availability of designated parking spaces for people who live in a specific building or complex. It uses the verb 'ter' (to have) in an impersonal way, which is a very common colloquial substitute for 'haver' (there is/are) in Brazilian Portuguese.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are looking for an apartment to rent or buy, or when you are visiting a residential complex and need to know where residents are allowed to park. It is a standard question for real estate agents or doormen.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temestacionamentoparaosmoradores
Ter as 'There is'
In spoken Brazilian Portuguese, 'ter' is almost always used instead of 'haver' to express existence.
Plural Agreement
'Os moradores' is plural, so the article 'os' must match the masculine plural noun 'moradores'.
🗨In Conversation
Tem estacionamento para os moradores?
Is there parking for the residents?
Sim, cada unidade tem uma vaga demarcada no subsolo.
Yes, each unit has a marked spot in the basement.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem estacionamento por os moradores?
Use 'para' to indicate 'for' or 'intended for'. 'Por' usually indicates cause or 'through'.
Há-os estacionamento para os moradores?
Do not combine the verb 'há' with object pronouns in this context; simply use 'Tem' or 'Há'.
↔Alternatives
O prédio possui estacionamento?
Does the building possess parking?
Há vagas para quem mora aqui?
Are there spots for those who live here?
Cultural Tip
In major Brazilian cities, parking spaces (vagas) are highly valued and often included in the property deed. If a building doesn't have enough spaces, residents might have to rent them from neighbors or use nearby commercial lots.