Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Napkin" in Portuguese: guardanapo
o guardanapo
A napkin in Portuguese is o guardanapo. Ask for um guardanapo at restaurants, paper or cloth.
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How to pronounce guardanapo
Say it
gwar-dah-NAH-poo
/ɡuaʁ.da.ˈna.pu/
gwar-dah-NAH-poo
"Napkin" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o guardanapo | the napkin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| um guardanapo | a napkin Service ask. | Service ask. |
| guardanapo de papel | paper napkin Casual places. | Casual places. |
| guardanapo de pano | cloth napkin Fancier tables. | Fancier tables. |
How to use guardanapo in real life
- 1Burger stand
Pode trazer mais um guardanapo, por favor?
Can you bring one more napkin, please?
Messy food ask.
- 2Home dinner
O guardanapo de pano fica à esquerda do prato.
The cloth napkin goes to the left of the plate.
Table setting.
- 3Kids' meal
Limpa a boca com o guardanapo, não com a camisa.
Wipe your mouth with the napkin, not your shirt.
Parent tip.
Mistakes English speakers make with guardanapo
Incorrect: Me dá um napkin.
Correct: Me dá um guardanapo.
Use guardanapo, not English napkin.
Incorrect: A guardanapo caiu.
Correct: O guardanapo caiu.
Guardanapo is masculine.
Good to know
Brazilian botecos stack paper guardanapos in a metal holder. Asking for outro guardanapo is normal and never rude with por favor.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Eating messy pastel
ChatPal
Cadê o guardanapo?
Where's the napkin?
You
O guardanapo ficou embaixo do prato.
The napkin ended up under the plate.
ChatPal
Vou pedir outro guardanapo.
I'll ask for another napkin.
You
Boa. Esse pastel escorre.
Good. This pastel drips.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Napkin" in Portuguese
How do I ask for a napkin?
Um guardanapo, por favor.
Paper vs cloth?
Guardanapo de papel / de pano.
Gender?
Masculine—o guardanapo.
Plural?
Os guardanapos.
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