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"A table for two" in Portuguese: uma mesa para dois
uma mesa para dois
A table for two in Portuguese is uma mesa para dois. Use it at the door of a café, boteco, or restaurant when you arrive as a pair.
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How to pronounce uma mesa para dois
Say it
OO-mah MEH-zah PAH-rah DOYS
/ˈu.ma ˈme.za ˈpa.ɾa ˈdojs/
OO-mah MEH-zah PAH-rah DOYS
"A table for two" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| uma mesa para dois | a table for two Default ask at the entrance. | Default ask at the entrance. |
| mesa para dois, por favor | a table for two, please Softer with por favor. | Softer with por favor. |
| tem mesa para dois? | do you have a table for two? Checking availability. | Checking availability. |
| para duas pessoas | for two people Same idea, person count. | Same idea, person count. |
How to use uma mesa para dois in real life
- 1Friday dinner
Boa noite—uma mesa para dois, por favor.
Good evening—a table for two, please.
Classic door line.
- 2Busy lunch hour
Tem uma mesa para dois perto da janela?
Is there a table for two near the window?
Adds a seat preference.
- 3Date night
Reservamos uma mesa para dois às oito.
We booked a table for two at eight.
Reservamos = we reserved.
Mistakes English speakers make with uma mesa para dois
Incorrect: Um table for two.
Correct: Uma mesa para dois.
Full Portuguese phrase.
Incorrect: Uma mesa para two.
Correct: Uma mesa para dois.
Dois is the number two.
Good to know
In Brazil you often ask the host or waitstaff right at the door. Adding por favor and a smile is enough; tipping culture and seating wait times vary by city and hour.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a small restaurant
ChatPal
Oi—uma mesa para dois?
Hi—a table for two?
You
Sim, uma mesa para dois, por favor.
Yes, a table for two, please.
ChatPal
Aqui perto do ventilador serve?
Is here by the fan okay?
You
Serve, obrigada.
That works, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "A table for two" in Portuguese
Do I need a reservation?
Often not for casual spots; weekends in big cities can fill up.
How do I ask for a window?
Uma mesa para dois perto da janela?
For more people?
Swap dois for três, quatro, etc.
Alone?
Uma mesa para um / uma pessoa.
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