Para quantas pessoas
For how many people
Language note: Used when making reservations to specify number of people.
Culture note: Sharing meals is an important aspect of the social life in Portugal.
Context: The host asks how many people will join you.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Para
[pah-rah]
For
Indicating the destination or recipient of something.
Este presente é para você.
This gift is for you.
quantas
[kwan-tahs]
how many
Used to ask about the number of something.
Para quantas pessoas será a reserva?
For how many people will the reservation be?
pessoas
[peh-so-ahs]
people
Human beings in general or considered collectively.
A reserva é para quatro pessoas.
The reservation is for four people.
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