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Para quantas pessoas

For how many people

Language note: A common question when making reservations.

Culture note: Dining out is a social activity; knowing numbers helps with seating arrangements.

Context: The host needs to know how large your party will be.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Para

[PAH-rah]

For

Preposition used to indicate purpose or destination.

'Para' quantas pessoas será a reserva?

'For' how many people will the reservation be?

quantas

[KWAN-tahs]

how many

Used to ask about the number or quantity.

Precisamos saber 'quantas' pessoas virão.

We need to know 'how many' people are coming.

pessoas

[peh-SO-ahs]

people

Individuals or human beings.

A reserva foi feita para quatro 'pessoas'.

The reservation was made for four 'people'.

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