Portuguese Phrase
Tem tempo pra uma reunião?
Meaning
This is a common and direct way to ask if someone is available for a discussion. In Brazilian Portuguese, the verb 'ter' (to have) is often used in the third-person singular to address 'you' informally, and 'pra' is a very common spoken contraction of 'para'.
When to use
Use this phrase in office environments or professional settings when approaching a colleague. It is also suitable for casual business interactions where you need to check someone's immediate availability.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temtempopraumareunião
Ter (Tem)
In colloquial Brazilian Portuguese, 'tem' is used to mean 'you have' (você tem) or 'there is', depending on the context.
Contraction (Pra)
'Pra' is the shortened version of 'para' and is used in almost all spoken contexts to sound natural.
Gender Agreement
'Uma' is the feminine indefinite article used to match the feminine noun 'reunião'.
🗨In Conversation
Oi, Lucas! Tem tempo pra uma reunião hoje?
Hi, Lucas! Do you have time for a meeting today?
Oi! Agora estou ocupado, mas podemos falar às três.
Hi! I'm busy right now, but we can talk at three.
✕Common Mistakes
Você tem tempo para um reunião?
Reunião is a feminine noun, so it must be preceded by the feminine article 'uma'.
Faz tempo para uma reunião?
Avoid using 'fazer' for possession; use 'ter' to ask if someone 'has' time.
↔Alternatives
Você está livre para uma reunião?
Are you free for a meeting?
Podemos marcar uma reunião?
Can we schedule a meeting?
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian business culture, while people are generally friendly, it is polite to check availability before starting a serious work discussion. Using the contraction 'pra' makes you sound more like a native speaker, as 'para' can often sound overly formal in speech.