How to Ask for and Repeat a Phone Number in Portuguese
Ask Qual é o seu telefone? and repeat the number in small groups so both people can catch a missed digit.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 14, 2026
The short answer
Qual é o seu telefone? is a general way to ask for someone’s phone number. In a service situation, you might hear telefone para contato (contact number) or celular (mobile phone). If the reason matters, say so: preciso do seu número para enviar a confirmação (I need your number to send the confirmation).
Ask for a number and clarify which one you need
Brazilian phone numbers are commonly shared with an area code, called DDD. Rather than trying to memorize every possible format, ask the person to include the DDD and follow the grouping they use when they say the digits.
Você pode me passar seu número com o DDD?
Could you give me your number with the area code?
Esse é o seu celular ou telefone do trabalho?
Is that your mobile number or work number?
Qual número posso usar para confirmar a reserva?
Which number can I use to confirm the reservation?
Repeat the digits back in short groups
Phone numbers are easier to verify when you repeat them in small chunks instead of one long string. Say the digits at a steady pace, then ask if you heard correctly: então, é…? (so, it’s…?). If you miss one, ask which group to repeat rather than requesting the entire number again.
The digit zero is zero; numbers from one to nine have familiar names. The speaker may group the digits differently from you, so focus on confirming the sequence rather than insisting on one universal rhythm.
Vou repetir o número para confirmar.
I’ll repeat the number to confirm.
Pode repetir só os últimos quatro dígitos?
Could you repeat just the last four digits?
Anotei certo?
Did I write it down correctly?
Put it into practice
Ask for the number with its DDD, write it in the groups the speaker gives, and read it back at a calm pace to confirm every digit.
Quick practice
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