At the Dentist in Brazil: Book an Appointment and Explain What You Need
A few clear phrases help you set up an appointment and explain the reason for your visit; a dental professional can assess the problem.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 14, 2026
The short answer
Use queria marcar uma consulta to ask politely for an appointment. Add com o dentista or para uma avaliação to explain the kind of visit you need.
Ask for an appointment and give a reason
You can describe a symptom in everyday terms without trying to diagnose it. If the issue feels urgent, tell the clinic that clearly and ask a qualified professional what to do.
Queria marcar uma consulta com o dentista.
I’d like to book a dentist appointment.
Estou com dor em um dente desde ontem.
I’ve had a toothache since yesterday.
Tem algum horário disponível esta semana?
Do you have any openings this week?
Ask the professional to explain the next step
During a visit, ask the dentist to explain what they plan to do and how long it may take. You can ask the professional to speak more slowly or write down a term you want to remember.
Repeat key instructions back in your own words to check that you understood. For care decisions, rely on the dentist’s explanation rather than guessing from a translated phrase.
Você pode explicar o que vai fazer primeiro?
Could you explain what you’ll do first?
Pode falar um pouco mais devagar, por favor?
Could you speak a little more slowly, please?
Pode escrever o nome deste procedimento?
Could you write down the name of this procedure?
Put it into practice
Use Portuguese to make the appointment and ask clear questions; let a qualified dental professional explain symptoms, procedures, and care.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “I’ve had a toothache since yesterday”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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