10 essential Portuguese phrases for ordering street food
Master the art of ordering delicious street food in Brazil with these essential Portuguese phrases.
Brazilian street food is a delicious and affordable way to experience local culture. From savory pastéis to sweet brigadeiros, there's something for everyone. Knowing a few key phrases will significantly enhance your experience. When approaching a food cart or stall, these phrases will help you navigate the ordering process smoothly. You can use them to ask what's available, make your choices, and even ask for recommendations.
What this lesson covers
Core Portuguese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Olá!oh-LAHHello!
- Queria um/uma...kee-AIR-ee-ah oon / OO-mahI would like a...
- O que você tem?oo kee voh-SAY tehng?What do you have?
- Tem pão de queijo?tehng paowng jee KAY-zhoo?Do you have cheese bread?
- Qual o mais popular?kwahl oo mahys poh-poo-LAR?What's the most popular?
- Pode embrulhar para levar?POH-dee eem-broo-LYAR PAH-rah leh-VAR?Can you wrap it to go?
- Quanto custa?KWAHN-too KOOS-tah?How much does it cost?
- Posso pagar com cartão?POH-soo pah-GAR kohng kar-TAWNG?Can I pay by card?
- Aceita Pix?ah-SAY-tah PEEX?Do you accept Pix?
- Obrigado/Obrigada!oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dahThank you!
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