Reserve a Sports Court in Brazil: Portuguese for Time, Surface, and Equipment
Practice practical Portuguese for booking a court, checking the playing surface and time slot, and confirming the facility's current rules.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Quadra is a court. Name the sport and the date or time you want so staff can check the correct space. Facilities may have different court types and reservation systems, so confirm the details directly with the venue.
Ask whether a court is available
Use tem horário? to ask whether there is a slot, or há disponibilidade? for a slightly more formal question.
Tem horário disponível para jogar tênis amanhã?
Is there a time slot available to play tennis tomorrow?
Essa quadra é coberta?
Is this court covered?
Confirm the duration, surface, and price
Ask how long the reservation lasts and what the stated price includes. Piso can mean floor or surface; name the sport if there is any chance of confusion. Check whether the facility provides balls, rackets, or other equipment before you arrive.
Prices and booking terms can change. Use the venue's current information for the amount and any cancellation conditions.
A reserva é de uma hora?
Is the reservation for one hour?
As bolas estão incluídas ou preciso levar as minhas?
Are the balls included or do I need to bring my own?
Check in and clarify where to go
When you arrive, say the name or time on your reservation and ask where the court is. If your booking confirmation lists a court number, show it to staff. Follow any instructions the facility gives about footwear or shared equipment.
If you need to change the time, ask what options are currently available rather than assuming the booking can be transferred.
Tenho uma reserva às seis no meu nome.
I have a reservation at six under my name.
Onde fica a quadra número três?
Where is court number three?
Put it into practice
Confirm the sport, slot, duration, price, equipment, and arrival instructions with the facility.
Quick practice
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