Words ending in -vel in Portuguese

1. 1
   possível/poˈsivew/

   possibleadjective

   Able to happen.
2. 2
   impossível/ĩpoˈsivew/

   impossibleadjective

   Not able to be done.
3. 3
   incrível/ĩˈkɾivew/

   incredibleadjective

   So good that it surprises you.
4. 4
   disponível/dʒispoˈnivew/

   availableadjective

   Free to be used right now.
5. 5
   confortável/kõfoʁˈtavew/iAlso said kõfoɾˈtavew.

   comfortableadjective

   Making the body feel at ease.
6. 6
   responsável/ʁespõˈsavew/iAlso said ʁeʃpõˈsavew.

   person in chargenoun

   A person who looks after something and answers for it.
7. 7
   saudável/sawˈdavew/

   healthyadjective

   In good health.
8. 8
   sensível/sẽˈsivew/

   sensitiveadjective

   Feeling things easily.
9. 9
   móvel/ˈmɔvew/

   piece of furniturenoun

   A piece for the home, like a wardrobe.
10. 10
    inesquecível/ineskeˈsivew/iAlso said ineʃkeˈsivew.

    unforgettableadjective

    That you never forget.

The sentences

1. Seria possível visitar o apartamento de novo amanhã?

   Would it be possible to see the apartment again tomorrow?

2. Com essa janela, é impossível dormir até tarde.

   With that window, it's impossible to sleep in.

3. A vista da sala é incrível, principalmente de manhã.

   The view from the living room is incredible, especially in the morning.

4. O apartamento está disponível a partir do mês que vem?

   Is the apartment available from next month?

5. O quarto é pequeno, mas bem confortável.

   The bedroom is small, but very comfortable.

6. Quem é o responsável pelos consertos no prédio?

   Who is responsible for repairs in the building?

7. Essa umidade no banheiro não parece nada saudável.

   That damp in the bathroom doesn't look healthy at all.

8. Sou muito sensível a barulho, esse quarto dá para a rua?

   I'm very sensitive to noise. Does this bedroom face the street?

9. Esse móvel da cozinha fica no apartamento?

   Does this kitchen furniture stay in the apartment?

10. Essa varanda com vista para o mar é inesquecível.

    This balcony with a view of the sea is unforgettable.

Pronunciation

• possível/poˈsivew/

  The final l sounds like u: say po-SÍ-veu.

• impossível/ĩpoˈsivew/

  The im at the start is nasal, as in sim, without closing your lips into an m.

• confortável/kõfoʁˈtavew/

  The con is nasal, as in bom, without pronouncing the n.

• responsável/ʁespõˈsavew/

  The r at the start is strong, almost like the h of English "house".

• sensível/sẽˈsivew/

  The sen is nasal, as in sem, without pronouncing the n.

• móvel/ˈmɔvew/

  The o in the first syllable is open, as in avó.

• inesquecível/ineskeˈsivew/

  The in at the start is not nasal: say i-nes, as in Inês.

Good to know

corretor

The corretor de imóveis (real estate agent) usually books the viewing and walks you through the apartment. They also act as the go-between with the owner or the agency.

fiador

To rent, the agency usually asks for a guarantee, such as a fiador (guarantor), rental insurance or a security deposit. Ask which one applies to the property.

condomínio

On top of the rent, you usually pay the building fee (condomínio) and the IPTU, the property tax. It's worth asking for the amounts at the viewing.

vistoria

When you move in and when you move out, there is usually a vistoria, an inspection that records the condition of the apartment. So note down any defect you see.

Questions

How do you ask if an apartment is available in Portuguese?

You can say "O apartamento está disponível a partir do mês que vem?" Disponível means free to be used right now.

How do you ask who is in charge of repairs in Portuguese?

Say "Quem é o responsável pelos consertos no prédio?" Responsável is the person who takes care of something and answers for it.

How do you say a view is amazing in Portuguese?

You can say "A vista da sala é incrível, principalmente de manhã." Incrível means so good it surprises you.