Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Soda (soft drink)" in Portuguese: refrigerante
o refrigerante
Soda in Portuguese is o refrigerante. Brazilians often shorten it to refri in casual speech when ordering.
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How to pronounce refrigerante
Say it
heh-free-zheh-RAHN-chee
/ʁe.fɾi.ʒe.ˈɾɐn.tʃi/
heh-free-zheh-RAHN-chee
"Soda (soft drink)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o refrigerante | soda / soft drink Default noun. | Default noun. |
| refri | soda (casual) Spoken short form. | Spoken short form. |
| refrigerante zero | diet soda Sugar-free. | Sugar-free. |
| sem refrigerante | no soda Order tweak. | Order tweak. |
How to use refrigerante in real life
- 1Combo meal
O combo vem com refrigerante ou suco?
Does the combo come with soda or juice?
Menu.
- 2Party cooler
Falta refrigerante sem açúcar.
We're out of sugar-free soda.
Hosting.
- 3Kids ask
Posso beber refrigerante hoje?
Can I drink soda today?
Permission.
Mistakes English speakers make with refrigerante
Incorrect: Uma refrigerante.
Correct: Um refrigerante.
Refrigerante is masculine.
Incorrect: Soda gelada.
Correct: Refrigerante gelado.
Use refrigerante (or casual refri).
Good to know
Refrigerante is the umbrella word; brands are named specifically. Asking refri zero or com gelo is normal café shorthand across Brazil.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering lunch drinks
ChatPal
Você quer refrigerante ou água?
Do you want soda or water?
You
Refrigerante zero, bem gelado.
Diet soda, really cold.
ChatPal
Eu também peço refrigerante.
I'll order soda too.
You
Pede dois então.
Order two then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soda (soft drink)" in Portuguese
Soda?
O refrigerante.
Casual short form?
Refri.
Diet soda?
Refrigerante zero.
Gender?
Masculine: um refrigerante.
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