Significado
To possess sufficient time for an activity.
Contexto cultural
In Brazil, 'ter tempo' is often used to express a relaxed attitude. If someone says 'tenho tempo', it implies they are not in a rush. In Portugal, the phrase is used more strictly regarding scheduling. It is less common to use it as a 'filler' for being relaxed.
Nasal Vowels
The 'em' in 'tempo' is nasal. Practice by humming while saying 'ten'.
Don't use 'ser'
Never say 'Eu sou tempo'. It sounds like you are the concept of time itself!
Significado
To possess sufficient time for an activity.
Nasal Vowels
The 'em' in 'tempo' is nasal. Practice by humming while saying 'ten'.
Don't use 'ser'
Never say 'Eu sou tempo'. It sounds like you are the concept of time itself!
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Eu não ______ tempo para sair hoje.
The verb 'ter' is used for possession of time.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural way to say you are busy.
This is the standard negative form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Você tem tempo para o almoço? B: ______, vamos sim!
Confirming availability requires the verb 'ter'.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Match 'ter tempo' to its English equivalent.
Direct translation.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosEu não ______ tempo para sair hoje.
The verb 'ter' is used for possession of time.
Choose the natural way to say you are busy.
This is the standard negative form.
A: Você tem tempo para o almoço? B: ______, vamos sim!
Confirming availability requires the verb 'ter'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Direct translation.
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Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasNo, for money you use 'ter dinheiro'.
It is neutral and used in all contexts.
Use 'Não tenho tempo'.
Yes, 'Nós temos tempo'.
Yes, the meaning is identical.
Yes, it means 'I have a lot of time'.
Frases relacionadas
Tempo de sobra
similarPlenty of time
Falta de tempo
contrastLack of time
Perder tempo
contrastTo waste time
