Portuguese · Food & Drink
"I'm thirsty" in Portuguese: estou com sede
estou com sede
I'm thirsty in Portuguese is estou com sede. On hot days you will hear it before água, suco, or água de coco.
After soccer
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How to pronounce estou com sede
Say it
ess-TOH koom SEH-jee
/es.ˈtou ˈkõ ˈse.dʒi/
ess-TOH koom SEH-jee
"I'm thirsty" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| estou com sede | I'm thirsty Default. | Default. |
| tô com sede | I'm thirsty (casual) Spoken. | Spoken. |
| com muita sede | very thirsty Stronger. | Stronger. |
| matar a sede | to quench thirst Related idiom. | Related idiom. |
How to use estou com sede in real life
- 1After soccer
Estou com sede—tem água gelada?
I'm thirsty—is there cold water?
Gelada = cold.
- 2Beach walk
Estou com sede de verdade; vamos no quiosque.
I'm truly thirsty; let's hit the kiosk.
Quiosque beach stand.
- 3Kids in the car
Para no posto; todo mundo está com sede.
Stop at the gas station; everyone is thirsty.
Está/estão com sede.
Mistakes English speakers make with estou com sede
Incorrect: Eu sou com sede.
Correct: Estou com sede.
Use estar.
Incorrect: Estou thirsty.
Correct: Estou com sede.
Full Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
Offering water is basic Brazilian hospitality—fica à vontade and help yourself to the filter. Água de coco is the classic hot-afternoon fix beyond plain água.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
City walk in the heat
ChatPal
Estou com sede. Paramos?
I'm thirsty. Shall we stop?
You
Estou com sede também—quero água de coco.
I'm thirsty too—I want coconut water.
ChatPal
Tem um quiosque na esquina.
There's a kiosk on the corner.
You
Perfeito.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm thirsty" in Portuguese
Ser or estar?
Estar com sede.
Very thirsty?
Estou com muita sede.
Quench thirst?
Matar a sede.
Buy drinks?
Vamos beber alguma coisa?
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