Portuguese for a Pet Grooming Appointment in Brazil
Practice the phrases you need to schedule a grooming visit, explain a simple preference, and confirm when your pet will be ready.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
A pet groomer is a tosador or tosadora; banho e tosa commonly refers to bathing and grooming. Ask whether there is an available time with Vocês têm horário…? and name the day you prefer.
Schedule the grooming visit
Confirm what services are included and how long the visit usually takes. Availability, services, and policies vary by business, so check the current details directly.
Vocês têm horário para banho e tosa na sexta?
Do you have an appointment for a bath and grooming on Friday?
Quanto tempo costuma levar?
How long does it usually take?
Explain a coat-care preference clearly
Describe what you want in plain terms: manter o pelo comprido (keep the coat long), aparar as pontas (trim the ends), or não cortar muito (do not cut too much). A photo can help you explain a style, but confirm aloud what the groomer understands before the service begins.
Mention a behavior or comfort concern respectfully, such as nervousness around dryers. Ask how the staff prefers to handle it and share any care instructions that matter for your pet.
Quero só aparar as pontas, por favor.
I only want the ends trimmed, please.
Ele fica nervoso com o secador. Como vocês costumam fazer?
He gets nervous with the dryer. What do you usually do?
Confirm pickup and the final service
Ask for an estimated pickup time with Que horas posso buscar…? You can also ask the staff to contact you if the timing changes. At pickup, check which services were completed and ask for a recommendation if you want one.
If the result is different from what you expected, describe the specific detail calmly and ask whether it can be adjusted.
Que horas posso buscar a Luna?
What time can I pick Luna up?
Vocês podem me avisar se houver algum atraso?
Could you let me know if there is a delay?
Put it into practice
Confirm the service, describe coat-care preferences in concrete words, and ask about pickup timing before you leave your pet.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “Do you have an appointment for a bath and grooming on Friday”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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