Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Cheese" in Portuguese: queijo
o queijo
Cheese in Portuguese is o queijo. Markets sell queijo minas, queijo prato, and more. Pão de queijo is the beloved cheese bread snack.
Snack order
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How to pronounce queijo
Say it
KAY-zhoo
/ˈkej.ʒu/
KAY-zhoo. The j sounds like the s in measure.
"Cheese" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o queijo | cheese Default noun. | Default noun. |
| pão de queijo | cheese bread Brazilian snack classic. | Brazilian snack classic. |
| queijo minas | Minas cheese Fresh regional style. | Fresh regional style. |
| fatia de queijo | slice of cheese Sandwiches and boards. | Sandwiches and boards. |
How to use queijo in real life
- 1Snack order
Quero um pão de queijo bem quentinho.
I want a nice hot cheese bread.
Pão de queijo keeps queijo visible.
- 2Market stall
Me corta duzentos gramas desse queijo.
Cut me two hundred grams of that cheese.
Buying by weight names o queijo.
- 3Sandwich
Tem queijo sem lactose nessa lanchonete?
Do you have lactose-free cheese at this snack bar?
Dietary questions still use queijo.
Mistakes English speakers make with queijo
Incorrect: a queijo
Correct: o queijo
Queijo is masculine: o queijo.
Incorrect: Eu quero cheese no pão.
Correct: Eu quero queijo no pão.
Use queijo in Portuguese.
Good to know
Brazil's cheese map is regional: Minas, Coalho on northeastern beaches, and endless supermarket brands. Pão de queijo is breakfast, airport fuel, and comfort food in one bite.
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ChatPal
A gente coloca queijo com geleia ou só queijo?
Shall we put cheese with jam or just cheese?
You
Os dois. Eu amo queijo com figo.
Both. I love cheese with fig.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Eu corto o queijo em cubos.
Perfect. I'll cut the cheese into cubes.
You
Eu busco as torradas.
I'll grab the toast.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheese" in Portuguese
How do I say cheese bread?
Pão de queijo.
Is queijo masculine?
Yes: o queijo, um queijo.
What is queijo minas?
A fresh cheese style associated with Minas Gerais.
How do I ask for a slice?
Uma fatia de queijo, por favor.
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