Learn Portuguese Food and Dining 3

Question 1

How do you say 'I am allergic to nuts' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Sou alérgico/alérgica a nozes

Answer

'Sou alérgico/alérgica a nozes' means 'I am allergic to nuts' — essential for communicating dietary needs.

Question 2

What does 'o garçom' mean in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

The waiter

Answer

'O garçom' (Brazilian Portuguese) or 'o empregado' (European Portuguese) means 'the waiter.'

Question 3

How do you ask 'What do you recommend?' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

O que você recomenda?

Answer

'O que você recomenda?' means 'What do you recommend?' — great for getting suggestions from locals.

Question 4

What is 'feijoada'?

Accepted Answer

A black bean and pork stew

Answer

'Feijoada' is Brazil's national dish — a hearty black bean stew with various cuts of pork and sausage.

Question 5

How do you ask for tap water in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Água da torneira, por favor

Answer

'Água da torneira' means 'tap water' — 'torneira' is the Portuguese word for faucet or tap.

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