Polite ways to say “Could you tell me what is included?” in Portuguese

Introduction

Learning polite ways to ask what is included is essential for travelers, shoppers, and learners of Brazilian Portuguese. This article explains simple, polite phrases you can use in stores, restaurants, hotels, or when booking services, with vocabulary, explanations, and beginner-friendly dialogues.

Why polite phrasing matters

Using polite language helps you get clear answers and shows respect in Brazilian Portuguese conversations. Politeness is especially useful in customer service situations, at restaurants, or when asking about schedules and menus. Start with soft, respectful question words and add modal verbs or please-type phrases.

Key words to know

incluir — to include

incluído — included

o que — what

está incluso — is included (another common way to say included)

por favor — please

você poderia — could you (polite)

poderia me dizer — could you tell me

tem — has / is there

Simple polite question patterns

These patterns are safe for beginners. They can be used in stores, hotels, tours, or restaurants.

Você poderia me dizer o que está incluído? — Could you tell me what is included?

This is the most direct and polite form. Start with Você poderia to be courteous.

Poderia me dizer o que está incluído? — Could you tell me what is included?

Omitting você makes it a bit more formal and neutral, still very polite.

O que está incluído? — What is included?

A short, neutral question. Add por favor to make it polite: O que está incluído, por favor?

Isso inclui o café da manhã? — Does this include breakfast?

Use isso inclui when pointing to a specific option, like a hotel rate or tour package.

O preço inclui os impostos? — Does the price include taxes?

Good for shopping or booking. Replace impostos with other words like taxa de serviço (service fee) or transporte (transportation).

Useful vocabulary with explanations

incluir / incluído — to include / included. Use to ask what items or services come with a price or package.

taxa — fee. Commonly used for service fees or additional charges.

imposto — tax. Often asked about in stores and online purchases.

café da manhã — breakfast. Frequently included in hotel rates.

transporte — transportation. Useful for tours or transfer services.

garantia — warranty. Ask this when buying electronics or appliances.

serviço — service. Can mean the act of serving or a service fee.

Polite modifiers to soften questions

Adding these words makes questions sound more courteous and natural.

por favor — please. Place it at the end or the beginning: Por favor, você poderia me dizer…?

com licença — excuse me. Use before asking: Com licença, poderia me dizer o que está incluído?

se não for incômodo — if it’s not a bother. Adds extra politeness: Se não for incômodo, você poderia me dizer o que está incluído?

Common practical situations and sample phrases

Below are realistic contexts where you might ask what is included, with sample sentences you can use.

Hotel booking

Você poderia me dizer o que está incluído na diária?
Could you tell me what is included in the nightly rate?

O café da manhã está incluído na reserva?
Is breakfast included in the reservation?

Restaurant menu or buffet

O couvert está incluído?
Is the couvert included? ( couvert is a small appetizer or bread charge common in Brazil )

As bebidas estão incluídas no preço do rodízio?
Are drinks included in the rodízio price?

Tour or activity

O transporte até o ponto de encontro está incluído?
Is transportation to the meeting point included?

Entradas e guia estão incluídos no passeio?
Are entrance fees and a guide included in the tour?

Shopping and services

O frete está incluído no valor?
Is shipping included in the price?

A instalação está incluída no serviço?
Is installation included in the service?

Short beginner-friendly dialogues

These dialogues show how the phrases appear naturally. Each line is labeled for clarity.

Guest and receptionist

Hóspede: Com licença, você poderia me dizer o que está incluído na diária?
Recepcionista: A diária inclui café da manhã e Wi-Fi.

Customer and waiter

Cliente: Isso inclui sobremesa?
Garçom: Inclui uma sobremesa da casa.

Traveler and tour agent

Viajante: Poderia me dizer se o transporte está incluído?
Agente: Sim, o transporte e o almoço estão incluídos.

How to ask follow-up questions

After hearing what is included, use these simple follow-ups to get more detail.

Isso inclui tudo? — Does that include everything?

O que mais está incluído? — What else is included?

Há alguma taxa extra? — Is there any extra fee?

Posso ver uma lista do que está incluído? — Can I see a list of what is included?

Natural replies you might hear

These responses match common customer service answers in Brazil.

Inclui café da manhã e Wi-Fi. — It includes breakfast and Wi-Fi.

Não, a bebida não está incluída. — No, drinks are not included.

Inclui tudo, sem taxas extras. — It includes everything, with no extra fees.

Tem uma taxa de serviço de 10% não incluída. — There is a 10% service fee not included.

Beginner tips for sounding natural

Use these easy tips to improve your spoken Brazilian Portuguese when asking about inclusions.

1. Start with a polite opener like Com licença or Por favor.

2. Use poderia or você poderia for politeness instead of directly using the verb.

3. Keep nouns simple: hotel = hotel, café da manhã = breakfast, transporte = transportation.

4. Listen for the words inclui and incluído in replies — they tell you what is covered.

5. If you do not understand, politely ask Poderia repetir, por favor?

Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Avoid these typical errors so your questions sound clear and polite.

Mistake: Using English word order or translating literally. Brazilian Portuguese often uses different rhythms and polite words like poderia before the verb.

Fix: Practice the standard structures: Poderia me dizer o que está incluído?

Mistake: Forgetting polite markers like por favor or com licença.

Fix: Add one of these short phrases at the beginning or end to be courteous.

Mistake: Mixing European Portuguese terms. Stick to Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary and pronunciation.

Quick reference phrase list

Você poderia me dizer o que está incluído?

Poderia me dizer o que está incluído?

O que está incluído, por favor?

Isso inclui o café da manhã?

O preço inclui os impostos?

O frete está incluído no valor?

Conclusion

Knowing polite ways to ask what is included helps you navigate hotels, restaurants, tours, and stores in Brazil with confidence. Use poderia, por favor, and key words like incluído and incluir, and practice the sample dialogues. These simple, polite structures will make your interactions clear and friendly.