Portuguese Phrase
Fornecem telas?
Meaning
A concise way to ask a supplier or a company whether they provide screens, fabrics, or any kind of ‘tela’. The question is direct and uses the third‑person plural verb form, which is common when addressing a business entity.
When to use
Use this phrase in a professional setting—e.g., when emailing a manufacturer, speaking on the phone with a vendor, or chatting with a sales representative—to quickly verify if the product you need is available.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Fornecemtelas
Fornecer (3ª pessoa do plural)
‘Fornecem’ is the present indicative form of ‘fornecer’ for ‘eles/elas/vocês’, meaning ‘they/you (plural) supply’.
Telas (plural noun)
‘Telas’ is the plural of ‘tela’, which can mean ‘screen’, ‘fabric’, or ‘canvas’ depending on context.
🗨In Conversation
Bom dia, vocês fornecem telas?
Good morning, do you supply screens?
Sim, temos telas de LCD e de tecido. Qual o modelo que procura?
Yes, we have LCD and fabric screens. Which model are you looking for?
✕Common Mistakes
Fornece telas?
‘Fornece’ is singular (he/she/you formal). When speaking to a company, the plural ‘fornecem’ is more natural.
Fornecem tela?
If you need more than one screen, use the plural ‘telas’. Use the singular only when you’re asking about a single item.
Fornecem telas, por favor?
While polite, placing ‘por favor’ after a question can sound like a request rather than a question. Better: ‘Vocês podem fornecer telas, por favor?’
↔Alternatives
Vocês fornecem telas?
Do you (plural) supply screens?
Podem fornecer telas?
Can you provide screens?
Tem telas disponíveis?
Are screens available?
Há telas em estoque?
Are there screens in stock?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, it’s common to address a company with the plural ‘vocês’ and use the third‑person plural verb, even if you’re speaking to a single representative. Adding a polite opener like ‘Bom dia’ or ‘Por favor’ softens the request. Remember that ‘tela’ can also mean ‘fabric’, so clarify the type of product if there’s any doubt.