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Portuguese Phrase

Já pedi os balões e as serpentinas.

/ʒa ˈpe.dʒi uz baˈlõj̃s i az seʁpẽˈtʃi.nas/
Meaning"I have already ordered the balloons and the streamers."
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Meaning

I have already ordered the balloons and the streamers. The adverb ‘já’ stresses that the ordering was done earlier, while ‘pedi’ is a simple past verb indicating a completed action.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to let someone know that the party decorations have already been taken care of, for example when confirming plans with a friend, a venue manager, or a vendor.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Jápediosbalõeseasserpentinas

1

Já (already)

An adverb placed before the verb to indicate that the action has been completed before the moment of speaking.

2

pedi (preterite of pedir)

First‑person singular of the simple past (pretérito perfeito) of the verb ‘pedir’ (to order/request).

3

os / as (definite articles)

Plural definite articles that agree in gender with the nouns they modify: ‘os’ for masculine (balões) and ‘as’ for feminine (serpentinas).

4

balões (balloons)

Masculine plural noun; note the nasal diphthong ‘ão’.

5

e (and)

Coordinating conjunction linking two noun phrases.

6

serpentinas (streamers)

Feminine plural noun; often used in party decorations.

🗨In Conversation

A

Já pedi os balões e as serpentinas.

I’ve already ordered the balloons and the streamers.

Ótimo! Só falta confirmar a entrega.

Great! We just need to confirm the delivery.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Já pedi os balões e os serpentinas.

    ‘Serpentinas’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘as’, not ‘os’.

  • Já pedi os balões e as serpentina.

    The noun must agree in number; use the plural ‘serpentinas’.

  • Já pedi o balões e as serpentinas.

    ‘Balões’ is plural, so the article must be ‘os’, not ‘o’.

↔Alternatives

  • Já encomendei os balões e as serpentinas.

    I’ve already ordered the balloons and the streamers.

  • Já solicitei os balões e as serpentinas.

    I’ve already requested the balloons and the streamers.

  • Já comprei os balões e as serpentinas.

    I’ve already bought the balloons and the streamers.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, balloons (balões) and streamers (serpentinas) are staple decorations for festas de aniversário, casamentos, and even informal gatherings like churrascos. It’s common to order them from local party‑supply stores or online, and many people say ‘já pedi’ to reassure the host that the décor is sorted.