Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Beer" in Portuguese: cerveja
a cerveja
Beer in Portuguese is a cerveja. At bars you will also hear um chopp for draft beer. A simple order is Uma cerveja bem gelada, por favor.
At a boteco
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How to pronounce cerveja
Say it
sehr-VEH-zhah
/seʁˈve.ʒa/
sehr-VEH-zhah. Stress VEH. The j sounds like the s in measure.
"Beer" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a cerveja | beer Default word for bottled or canned beer. | Default word for bottled or canned beer. |
| um chopp | a draft beer Common bar order in Brazil. | Common bar order in Brazil. |
| cerveja gelada | cold beer The way Brazilians usually want it. | The way Brazilians usually want it. |
| uma long neck | a long-neck bottle Casual bar Portuguese borrowing English. | Casual bar Portuguese borrowing English. |
How to use cerveja in real life
- 1At a boteco
Manda duas cervejas bem geladas.
Send over two very cold beers.
Bem gelada is almost automatic with cerveja.
- 2Choosing brands
Você prefere cerveja artesanal ou comum?
Do you prefer craft beer or regular?
Artesanal is common on modern menus.
- 3Declining politely
Hoje eu não vou beber cerveja.
I'm not going to drink beer today.
Clear and polite at a table.
Mistakes English speakers make with cerveja
Incorrect: um cerveja
Correct: uma cerveja
Cerveja is feminine: uma cerveja, a cerveja.
Incorrect: Eu quero beer.
Correct: Eu quero uma cerveja.
Keep the Portuguese word cerveja in Portuguese sentences.
Good to know
In Brazil, cerveja is social more than solitary: shared bottles, plastic cups, and long boteco evenings. Asking for bem gelada matters; lukewarm beer gets jokes. Chopp is the go-to word for beer on tap.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a neighborhood bar
ChatPal
Vamos pedir cerveja ou refrigerante?
Shall we order beer or soda?
You
Eu quero uma cerveja gelada, por favor.
I want a cold beer, please.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Eu também peço cerveja, bem trincando.
Great. I'll order beer too, ice-cold.
You
Perfeito. Depois a gente divide a conta.
Perfect. Later we'll split the bill.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beer" in Portuguese
What is the difference between cerveja and chopp?
Cerveja is beer in general. Chopp usually means draft beer served in a glass.
How do I order one beer?
Uma cerveja, por favor or Uma bem gelada in a casual bar.
Is cerveja masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a cerveja, uma cerveja.
How do I say I'm buying the beers?
Eu pago as cervejas or A cerveja é por minha conta.
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