Portuguese Phrase
Contratamos um DJ?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether we should hire a DJ, usually for a party, wedding, or other celebration. It’s a short, informal way to propose the idea and seek agreement from the group.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re planning an event with friends, family, or colleagues and want to know if everyone agrees on hiring a disc jockey. It works well in casual conversation, group chats, or when discussing event logistics.
✦Grammar Breakdown
ContratamosumDJ?
Verb conjugation (contratar)
‘Contratamos’ is the first‑person plural (we) form of the verb ‘contratar’ in the present indicative.
Indefinite article (um)
‘Um’ is the masculine singular indefinite article used before a masculine noun (DJ).
Yes‑no question without inversion
Portuguese can turn a declarative sentence into a question simply by raising intonation and adding a question mark; no subject‑verb inversion is needed.
Borrowed noun (DJ)
‘DJ’ is a loanword from English, treated as masculine in Portuguese, so it takes the article ‘um’.
🗨In Conversation
Contratamos um DJ?
Should we hire a DJ?
Sim, acho que seria ótimo para animar a festa.
Yes, I think it would be great to liven up the party.
✕Common Mistakes
Contratamos um DJ?
If you want to ask politely, use the conditional ‘contrataríamos’ or add ‘por favor’. The simple present can sound abrupt in formal settings.
Contratamos DJ?
Do not drop the article; ‘Contratamos DJ?’ sounds unnatural because ‘DJ’ is a countable noun.
Contratamos um Djs?
Avoid using the English plural ‘DJs’ in Portuguese; the correct form is ‘DJs’ but the article stays singular: ‘um DJ’ or ‘dois DJs’.
↔Alternatives
Vamos contratar um DJ?
Shall we hire a DJ?
Podemos contratar um DJ?
Can we hire a DJ?
É melhor contratar um DJ?
Is it better to hire a DJ?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, hiring a DJ is common for everything from intimate house parties to massive Carnaval events. The tone of the question is usually informal; if you’re speaking to a professional service, you might say ‘Gostaríamos de contratar um DJ.’ Also, remember that ‘DJ’ is masculine, so you use ‘um’ and not ‘uma.’