Meaning
To possess sufficient time for an activity.
Cultural Background
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!
Meaning
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!
Test Yourself
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.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu 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'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, 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'.
Related Phrases
Tempo de sobra
similarPlenty of time
Falta de tempo
contrastLack of time
Perder tempo
contrastTo waste time
