Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Tea" in Portuguese: chá
o chá
Tea in Portuguese is o chá, with an accent on á. Order with Um chá, por favor. Brazilians drink lots of herbal chá—hortelã, camomila—as well as black tea.
Café order
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How to pronounce chá
Say it
shah
/ʃa/
shah. One short syllable; the accent marks the stress.
"Tea" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o chá | tea Default noun. | Default noun. |
| chá gelado | iced tea Hot-day drink. | Hot-day drink. |
| chá de hortelã | mint tea Common herbal choice. | Common herbal choice. |
| tomar chá | to have tea The usual verb pair. | The usual verb pair. |
How to use chá in real life
- 1Café order
Para mim, um chá de camomila sem açúcar.
For me, a chamomile tea with no sugar.
Chá de + herb is a common pattern.
- 2Feeling sick
Vou tomar um chá quente e dormir cedo.
I'm going to have a hot tea and sleep early.
Tomar chá is the verb pair.
- 3Afternoon visit
Quer chá ou café enquanto a gente conversa?
Want tea or coffee while we talk?
Hospitality often offers chá.
Mistakes English speakers make with chá
Incorrect: a chá
Correct: o chá
Chá is masculine: o chá, um chá.
Incorrect: cha without accent
Correct: chá
Write the accent: chá.
Good to know
In Brazil, chá often means a soothing herbal drink as much as classic black tea. Offering chá to a guest is gentle hospitality, especially at night. Mate culture is another world again—chimarrão is not the same as a simple chá bag.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a quiet café
ChatPal
Você prefere chá ou café da tarde?
Do you prefer tea or afternoon coffee?
You
Eu quero chá de hortelã, bem quente.
I want mint tea, nice and hot.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Eu também peço chá, mas gelado.
Great. I'll order tea too, but iced.
You
Boa ideia nesse calor.
Good idea in this heat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tea" in Portuguese
How do I order tea?
Um chá, por favor or Um chá de hortelã, por favor.
Is chá masculine?
Yes: o chá, um chá.
How do I say iced tea?
Chá gelado.
Is mate the same as chá?
Not really. Chimarrão and mate have their own words; chá usually means tea or herbal infusions.
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