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Food & Drink in Portuguese

Brazilian meals range from a quick pão na chapa at the padaria to a long Sunday churrasco with family. These words take you from the cardápio (menu) to the conta (bill), and every noun comes with o or a, so you learn its gender. European forms are noted too, like pequeno-almoço for breakfast.

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Food & Drink in Portuguese: common questions

Why is it o pão but a água?

Every Portuguese noun has a gender, and the ending doesn't always tell you. Pão (bread) is masculine and água (water) is feminine. That is why these pages always show o or a with the noun.

How do I ask for the bill in Brazil?

Say A conta, por favor. Many restaurants in Brazil add a 10% service charge, listed on the bill as serviço or taxa de serviço. It is usually optional, but most people pay it.

What is a restaurante por quilo?

It is a self-service buffet, very common at lunchtime in Brazil. You fill your plate, it is weighed at the counter, and you pay by weight. Ask Quanto é o quilo? to know the price.

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