Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Sandwich" in Portuguese: sanduíche
o sanduíche
Note: PT-PT: a sandes
Sandwich in Portuguese is o sanduíche. Order um sanduíche de frango or natural. In European Portuguese, a sandes is the usual word.
Padaria order
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How to pronounce sanduíche
Say it
san-doo-EE-shee
/sã.du.ˈi.ʃi/
san-doo-EE-shee
"Sandwich" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o sanduíche | the sandwich Default Brazilian noun. | Default Brazilian noun. |
| sanduíche natural | fresh/cold sandwich Café menu. | Café menu. |
| sanduíche de queijo | cheese sandwich Filling. | Filling. |
| a sandes (PT-PT) | sandwich (Portugal) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
How to use sanduíche in real life
- 1Padaria order
Me vê um sanduíche de frango com salada.
I’ll take a chicken sandwich with salad.
Counter order.
- 2Picnic pack
Preparei dois sanduíches para a praia.
I made two sandwiches for the beach.
Plural.
- 3Office lunch
Só tenho tempo para um sanduíche rápido.
I only have time for a quick sandwich.
Busy day.
Mistakes English speakers make with sanduíche
Incorrect: A sanduíche está frio.
Correct: O sanduíche está frio.
In Brazil sanduíche is masculine.
Incorrect: Quero uma sandes, por favor. (in Brazil)
Correct: Quero um sanduíche, por favor.
Sandes is European Portuguese; Brazilians say sanduíche.
Good to know
Brazilian padarias turn out misto-quente, bauru, and natural sandwiches all day. Street carts and bakeries both sell them. In Portugal you’ll hear sandes far more than sanduíche.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a bakery
ChatPal
Você quer sanduíche ou marmita?
Do you want a sandwich or a packed lunch?
You
Quero um sanduíche de atum.
I want a tuna sandwich.
ChatPal
Boa. Eu pego um sanduíche natural também.
Nice. I’ll grab a fresh sandwich too.
You
Perfeito. Pegamos água gelada.
Perfect. Let’s get cold water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sandwich" in Portuguese
Gender in Brazil?
Masculine: o sanduíche.
Portugal?
Usually a sandes.
How do I order one?
Me vê um sanduíche de…
Plural?
Os sanduíches.
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