How to Ask About Accessibility in Portuguese: Entrances, Routes, and Support
Ask what accessibility features a venue provides and describe the support that would help you plan your visit.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Acessibilidade means accessibility, and recurso de acessibilidade is an accessibility feature or resource. Ask a venue what it offers rather than assuming the same features are available everywhere.
Ask what accessibility features are available
In Brazil, pessoa com deficiência is a common respectful term. When talking with an individual, address them directly and follow the words and communication method they prefer.
Quais recursos de acessibilidade o local oferece?
What accessibility features does the venue offer?
Como posso solicitar esse apoio?
How can I request that support?
Check the entrance and route
Ask whether an entrance has stairs, whether there is a ramp or elevator, and which route visitors should use. An answer about the entrance does not automatically describe the route inside, so ask about each part that matters for your visit.
Use sem degraus for ‘without steps’ and entrada acessível for ‘accessible entrance.’ Ask staff to confirm the current route before you travel there.
Existe uma entrada sem degraus?
Is there a step-free entrance?
Há elevador até o espaço do evento?
Is there an elevator to the event space?
Explain the support you need
You can describe a practical request without sharing personal details: preciso de um lugar para sentar (I need somewhere to sit) or prefiro receber as instruções por escrito (I prefer to receive the instructions in writing). Be as specific as you want.
If a staff member offers an option, repeat the detail that matters—entrance, floor, seat, or meeting point—to check that you understood.
Preciso confirmar o caminho acessível até a sala.
I need to confirm the accessible route to the room.
Você pode me explicar as opções disponíveis?
Could you explain the available options?
Put it into practice
Ask the venue to confirm the specific feature, route, and support you need. Availability varies by location and event.
Quick practice
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