Portuguese Phrase
Temos doces da loja.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘We have sweets from the shop.’ It tells a listener that the speaker’s group offers or possesses confectionery that comes from a particular store.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are a shop assistant, a baker, or a group of friends who are offering sweets that were bought or made at a specific store. It’s also handy when answering a customer’s question about what you sell.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temosdocesdaloja.
Ter (present 1st pl.)
‘Temos’ is the first‑person plural present of the verb ‘ter’ (to have). It is used for ‘we have’.
Plural noun
‘Doces’ is the plural form of ‘doce’ (sweet, candy). In Portuguese adjectives and articles agree in number.
Preposition + article (da)
‘Da’ = ‘de’ + ‘a’, meaning ‘from the’ or ‘of the’ when the following noun is feminine.
Noun gender
‘Loja’ is a feminine noun, so the article is ‘a’ and the contraction is ‘da’.
🗨In Conversation
Vocês têm doces da loja?
Do you have sweets from the shop?
Sim, temos doces da loja. Quer experimentar?
Yes, we have sweets from the shop. Would you like to try some?
✕Common Mistakes
Tem doces da loja.
‘Tem’ is third‑person singular; you need ‘temos’ for ‘we have’.
Temos doces do loja.
‘Do’ contracts ‘de + o’ (masculine). Since ‘loja’ is feminine, the correct form is ‘da’.
Temos doce da loja.
‘Doce’ is singular; the sentence talks about multiple sweets, so use the plural ‘doces’.
↔Alternatives
A loja tem doces.
The shop has sweets.
Vendemos doces da loja.
We sell sweets from the shop.
Temos guloseimas da loja.
We have treats from the shop.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, ‘doces’ can refer to anything from traditional pastries (like pastel de nata) to packaged candies. When offering sweets, it’s polite to say ‘por favor’ or ‘gostaria de experimentar?’ to sound friendly. In some regions, people differentiate between ‘doces’ (candies) and ‘sobremesas’ (desserts).