Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Can I see the menu?" in Portuguese: Posso ver o cardápio?
Posso ver o cardápio?
Note: PT-PT: Posso ver a ementa?
Can I see the menu? in Portuguese is Posso ver o cardápio? Say it when you sit down or before ordering. European Portuguese often says Posso ver a ementa?
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How to pronounce Posso ver o cardápio?
Say it
POH-soo vehr oo kar-DAH-pee-oo
/ˈposu ˈveʁ ˈo kaʁ.ˈda.piu/
POH-soo vehr oo kar-DAH-pee-oo
"Can I see the menu?" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Posso ver o cardápio? | Can I see the menu? Default Brazil. | Default Brazil. |
| O cardápio, por favor | the menu, please Short ask. | Short ask. |
| Tem cardápio em inglês? | Do you have an English menu? Tourist follow-up. | Tourist follow-up. |
| ementa | menu (PT-PT) European note word. | European note word. |
How to use Posso ver o cardápio? in real life
- 1Boteco seat
Boa tarde—posso ver o cardápio?
Good afternoon—can I see the menu?
Full phrase.
- 2Date night
Posso ver o cardápio de sobremesas?
Can I see the dessert menu?
Specific menu.
- 3Shared table
Posso ver o cardápio também, por favor?
Can I see the menu too, please?
Também.
Mistakes English speakers make with Posso ver o cardápio?
Incorrect: Posso ver a ementa? (as BR)
Correct: Posso ver o cardápio?
Ementa is European Portuguese.
Incorrect: Posso ver o menu? (English loan only)
Correct: Posso ver o cardápio?
Cardápio is the Brazilian default.
Good to know
Many places now bring a QR code instead of paper. You can still say Posso ver o cardápio?—staff may point to the sticker or hand you a tablet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sitting down for lunch
ChatPal
Posso ver o cardápio, por favor?
Can I see the menu, please?
You
Posso ver o cardápio também?
Can I see the menu too?
ChatPal
Tem opções sem glúten?
Are there gluten-free options?
You
Vou perguntar ao garçom.
I'll ask the waiter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Can I see the menu?" in Portuguese
PT-PT?
Posso ver a ementa?
Drink menu?
Cardápio de bebidas.
QR only?
Still ask; they may show the code.
English menu?
Tem cardápio em inglês?
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