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"I'm hungry" in Portuguese: estou com fome
estou com fome
I'm hungry in Portuguese is estou com fome. It is the everyday line before lunch, after travel, or when you want a lanche.
After a museum
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How to pronounce estou com fome
Say it
ess-TOH koom FOH-mee
/es.ˈtou ˈkõ ˈfo.mi/
ess-TOH koom FOH-mee
"I'm hungry" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| estou com fome | I'm hungry Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| tô com fome | I'm hungry (casual) Spoken Brazil. | Spoken Brazil. |
| com muita fome | very hungry Stronger. | Stronger. |
| morrer de fome | to be starving (figurative) Dramatic casual. | Dramatic casual. |
How to use estou com fome in real life
- 1After a museum
Estou com fome—vamos almoçar?
I'm hungry—shall we have lunch?
Pairs with a plan.
- 2Late study night
Estou com fome de verdade; pedimos pizza?
I'm truly hungry; shall we order pizza?
De verdade = for real.
- 3Kids in the car
Parem no mercado; as crianças estão com fome.
Stop at the market; the kids are hungry.
Estão com fome plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with estou com fome
Incorrect: Eu sou com fome.
Correct: Estou com fome.
Use estar, not ser.
Incorrect: Eu tenho hungry.
Correct: Estou com fome.
Full Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
Brazilians treat lunch as the main meal, so estou com fome around noon is expected. A small pão de queijo can hold you until the next real plate.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a snack street
ChatPal
Estou com fome depois do voo.
I'm hungry after the flight.
You
Eu também estou com fome. Pastel ou açaí?
I'm hungry too. Pastel or açaí?
ChatPal
Pastel agora; açaí depois.
Pastel now; açaí later.
You
Combinado!
Deal!
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm hungry" in Portuguese
Ser or estar?
Always estar com fome.
Very hungry?
Estou com muita fome.
Starving (joke)?
Estou morrendo de fome.
Hungry for something specific?
Estou com fome de… is less common; say estou com vontade de…
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