Accessibility

1. Este lugar é acessível para cadeiras de rodas?

   Is this place wheelchair accessible?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a location can be accessed by wheelchair

   Grammar Note

   "é" is the Portuguese copula verb meaning "is"

2. Vocês têm elevador?

   Do you have an elevator / lift?

   Usage

   Used when asking if an elevator is available

   Grammar Note

   "têm" is the second-person plural form of "ter" (to have)

3. Preciso de um quarto com recursos de acessibilidade.

   I need a room with accessibility features.

   Usage

   Used when requesting an accessible room at a hotel

   Grammar Note

   "Preciso de" is the standard phrase for "I need"

4. Há uma rampa ou entrada sem degraus?

   Is there a ramp or step-free entrance?

   Usage

   Used when asking about ramp or barrier-free entry

   Grammar Note

   "Há" is the impersonal form of "haver" meaning "there is/are"

5. Onde fica a casa de banho acessível?

   Where is the accessible restroom?

   Usage

   Used when asking for the location of an accessible restroom. In Brazil say "Onde fica o banheiro acessível?"

   Grammar Note

   "Onde fica" is a polite way to ask "where is". In Portugal the toilet is "casa de banho"; the Brazilian word "banheiro" means "lifeguard / bathhouse keeper" in Portugal (Priberam), so it will not be understood there

6. Tenho deficiência visual — pode me ajudar?

   I am visually impaired — can you help me?

   Usage

   Used when disclosing visual impairment and requesting assistance

   Grammar Note

   "pode me ajudar" is a polite way to ask "can you help me"

7. Vocês têm cardápios com letras grandes?

   Do you have large-print menus?

   Usage

   Used when requesting a large-print menu for low vision

   Grammar Note

   "com" is a preposition meaning "with"

8. Há audioguias disponíveis?

   Are there audio guides available?

   Usage

   Used when asking about audio guide availability at attractions

   Grammar Note

   "Há" works as an impersonal existential verb for both singular and plural

9. Uso aparelho auditivo — por favor, fale claramente.

   I use a hearing aid — please speak clearly.

   Usage

   Used to inform others of hearing aid use and request clear speech

   Grammar Note

   "por favor" is the standard polite phrase for "please"

10. Posso trazer meu cão-guia?

    Can I bring my service/guide dog?

    Usage

    Used when asking permission to bring a service or guide dog

    Grammar Note

    "Posso" is the first-person singular of "poder" (can/may)

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