Learn Portuguese Food and Dining 2

Question 1

What is 'pão de queijo'?

Accepted Answer

Cheese bread balls

Answer

'Pão de queijo' are Brazilian cheese bread balls made from tapioca flour and cheese, a beloved snack.

Question 2

How do you say 'delicious' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Gostoso/Gostosa

Answer

'Gostoso' (masculine) or 'gostosa' (feminine) means 'delicious' or 'tasty' in Portuguese.

Question 3

What does 'a entrada' mean in a restaurant context?

Accepted Answer

The appetizer/starter

Answer

'A entrada' means 'the starter' or 'appetizer' — the first course served at a meal.

Question 4

How do you say 'Can I see the menu?' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Posso ver o cardápio?

Answer

'Posso ver o cardápio?' means 'Can I see the menu?' — 'posso' is the first-person form of 'poder' (can).

Question 5

What does 'sobremesa' mean in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

The dessert

Answer

'Sobremesa' means 'dessert' in Portuguese, derived from 'sobre' (above/after) + 'mesa' (table).

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