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"I'm vegetarian" in Portuguese: sou vegetariano/a
sou vegetariano/a
I'm vegetarian in Portuguese is sou vegetariano or sou vegetariana. Say it early when ordering so kitchens can adapt.
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How to pronounce sou vegetariano/a
Say it
soh veh-zheh-tah-ree-AH-noo / AH-nah
/ˈsou ve.ʒe.ta.ˈɾia.nu/, /ˈsou/
soh veh-zheh-tah-ree-AH-noo / AH-nah
"I'm vegetarian" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sou vegetariano | I'm vegetarian (m) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| sou vegetariana | I'm vegetarian (f) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| opção vegetariana | vegetarian option Menu ask. | Menu ask. |
| sem carne | without meat Practical order. | Practical order. |
How to use sou vegetariano/a in real life
- 1Churrasco invite
Sou vegetariana—tem salada reforçada?
I'm vegetarian—is there a hearty salad?
Sou vegetariana.
- 2Delivery app note
Sou vegetariano; sem bacon, por favor.
I'm vegetarian; no bacon, please.
Sou vegetariano.
- 3Friend's feijoada
Sou vegetariano, mas como a farofa sem carne.
I'm vegetarian, but I'll eat the meat-free farofa.
Boundary.
Mistakes English speakers make with sou vegetariano/a
Incorrect: Sou vegetarian.
Correct: Sou vegetariano/a.
Portuguese ending.
Incorrect: Eu estou vegetariano.
Correct: Sou vegetariano.
Identity uses ser.
Good to know
Brazil is meat-forward, but cities have strong vegetarian options. Saying sou vegetariano plus sem carne covers marinades and hidden bacon.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a lunch buffet
ChatPal
Tem prato sem carne?
Is there a meat-free plate?
You
Sim—sou vegetariana.
Yes—I'm vegetarian.
ChatPal
Eu sou vegetariano também. Vamos na fila do quente.
I'm vegetarian too. Let's hit the hot line.
You
Perfeito.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm vegetarian" in Portuguese
Gender?
Vegetariano / vegetariana.
Vegan?
Sou vegano/a.
Menu line?
Tem opção vegetariana?
I don't eat meat?
Não como carne.
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