How to say “Is there a meeting room?” in Portuguese

Introduction

Learning how to ask about rooms and facilities is essential for everyday interactions in Brazilian Portuguese. This article teaches you how to say and use the phrase Is there a meeting room? translated into Brazilian Portuguese, plus useful vocabulary, polite alternatives, replies, and short dialogues for beginners.

Core phrase and simple explanation

The most direct way to ask Is there a meeting room? in Brazilian Portuguese is Tem sala de reunião? This is a casual and common form used in offices, hotels, co-working spaces, and event venues. Tem is an informal present-tense form of the verb ter, meaning to have or there is/are. Sala de reunião literally means meeting room.

Other polite or formal alternatives

To sound more polite or formal, you can use Há uma sala de reunião? or Existe uma sala de reunião? Both Há and Existe translate to there is/there exists and are suitable in customer service or formal contexts.

Breakdown of the words

Understanding each word makes it easier to use the phrase in variations.

Tem — informal present form of ter; used for there is/there are in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.

Há — formal or neutral way to say there is/there are; common in writing and formal speech.

Existe — exists; a clear, neutral way to ask if something exists or is available.

Sala — room; used for many kinds of rooms (sala de aula, sala de espera, sala de reunião).

Reunião — meeting; refers to a business or group meeting.

Sala de reunião — meeting room; the standard term in workplaces and venues.

Useful variations and situational phrases

Beginners should learn small variations to match context. Here are common ways to ask or specify details.

Tem sala de reunião disponível? — Is there an available meeting room?

Tem uma sala para reunião? — Do you have a room for a meeting?

Há sala de reunião para hoje? — Is there a meeting room for today?

Existe uma sala para seis pessoas? — Is there a room for six people?

Onde fica a sala de reunião? — Where is the meeting room located?

Posso reservar a sala de reunião? — Can I book/reserve the meeting room?

Polite additions and common phrases

Adding simple polite words will make your requests sound friendlier in real interactions.

Por favor — please

Com licença — excuse me (to get attention)

Obrigado / Obrigada — thank you (male speakers use obrigado; female speakers use obrigada)

Desculpe — sorry/excuse me

Example polite questions

Com licença, tem sala de reunião disponível?

Por favor, existe uma sala de reunião que eu possa usar?

How staff or locals might reply

Knowing possible replies helps you follow the conversation and respond naturally.

Tem, sim — Yes, there is (informal, brief).

Temos uma sala disponível — We have a room available.

Não, não temos neste momento — No, we do not have one at the moment.

Tem, fica no andar de cima — Yes, it is upstairs.

Sim, mas é preciso reservar — Yes, but you need to reserve it.

Qual horário você precisa? — What time do you need it? (staff asking for details)

Short beginner-friendly dialogues

Short dialogues help you see the phrase in realistic settings. Line breaks show who speaks.

Com licença,
Tem sala de reunião disponível?

Tem, sim.
Quantas pessoas serão?

Seremos quatro.
Podemos reservar por uma hora?

Sim, você pode reservar na recepção.
Obrigado. Onde fica a recepção?

A recepção fica no térreo, à direita.
Perfeito, obrigado.

Bom dia,
Existe uma sala de reunião para hoje à tarde?

Desculpe, hoje todas as salas estão ocupadas.
Há disponibilidade amanhã?

Sim, amanhã temos uma vaga às 10h.
Ótimo, posso reservar às 10h?

Practical examples in common settings

Here are realistic situations where you might ask about a meeting room.

At a hotel reception:
Com licença, tem sala de reunião no hotel?

At a co-working space:
Tem sala de reunião por hora?

At an office building:
Onde fica a sala de reunião do terceiro andar?

On a message or email:
Olá, existe uma sala de reunião disponível amanhã às 14h?

Common beginner mistakes and tips

Beginners often mix formal and informal forms, or forget polite words. Here are clear tips to avoid common errors.

Tip 1: Use Tem in casual spoken contexts with colleagues or receptionists you know. Use Há or Existe for formal requests or written messages.

Tip 2: Remember gender and number in related words. Sala is feminine, so use uma sala if you say one room. Ex: Tem uma sala?

Tip 3: To ask about availability, include disponível or por hora to be specific. Ex: Tem sala disponível?

Tip 4: If you need a room for a number of people, include the number. Ex: Tem sala para oito pessoas?

Tip 5: Use por favor and obrigado/obrigada to sound polite; they are simple and expected.

Vocabulary list for related conversations

Sala — room

Reunião — meeting

Disponível — available

Reservar — to reserve / to book

Recepção — reception

Horário — schedule / time

Andar — floor

Pessoas — people

Capacidade — capacity

Short additional phrases you may hear

Reserva — reservation

Confirmar — to confirm

Cancelamento — cancellation

Equipamento — equipment

Projetor — projector

Wi-fi — wi-fi (same in Portuguese)

Example sentences with equipment requests

Tem projetor na sala de reunião? — Is there a projector in the meeting room?

Tem wi-fi e tomadas? — Is there wi-fi and power outlets?

Preciso de uma sala com capacidade para 10 pessoas e projetor. — I need a room for 10 people with a projector.

How to combine phrases naturally

When arranging a meeting room, combine the core question with time, number of people, and equipment. This makes your request clear and saves time.

Example:
Com licença, tem sala de reunião disponível hoje às 15h para seis pessoas com projetor?

Staff reply example:
Tem sim. Podemos reservar para você. Vai precisar de comidas ou bebidas?

Tips for pronunciation for beginners

Brazilian Portuguese is rhythmic and vowels are pronounced more openly than in English. Key points:

Pronounce sala as SAH-lah, with open a sounds.

Pronounce reunião roughly as hey-oo-NEE-ow (the initial r in reunião is like an h sound in many Brazilian accents, and the ão nasal is like ow with nasalization). For beginners, aim for reh-oo-NEE-aw or reh-oo-NYAW.

Tem sounds like teng without a strong final g; say tem as in tem with a short e.

Quick checklist for asking about a meeting room

Start politely: Com licença or Bom dia.

Ask the core question: Tem sala de reunião? or Há uma sala de reunião?

Specify time: hoje, amanhã, às 10h.

Specify people: para X pessoas.

Ask about equipment: projetor, wi-fi, tomadas.

Confirm reservation: Posso reservar?/Pode reservar para mim?

Conclusion

Asking Is there a meeting room? in Brazilian Portuguese is straightforward. Use Tem sala de reunião? in casual spoken contexts and Há uma sala de reunião? or Existe uma sala de reunião? for formal situations. Combine time, capacity, and equipment words to be specific, and add polite expressions like por favor and obrigado/obrigada. With the short dialogues, vocabulary, and tips here, beginners can confidently ask about meeting rooms in hotels, offices, and co-working spaces.