Learn Portuguese Food and Dining 1

Question 1

What is the Portuguese phrase for 'I would like to order'?

Accepted Answer

Eu gostaria de pedir

Answer

'Eu gostaria de pedir' is the polite conditional form used to say 'I would like to order' in Portuguese.

Question 2

What does 'o cardápio' mean in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

The menu

Answer

'O cardápio' (Brazilian Portuguese) or 'a ementa' (European Portuguese) means 'the menu.'

Question 3

How do you ask for the bill in a Portuguese restaurant?

Accepted Answer

A conta, por favor

Answer

'A conta, por favor' means 'The bill, please' and is the standard phrase to request payment.

Question 4

What does 'sem glúten' mean in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Without gluten

Answer

'Sem' means 'without' and 'glúten' is the Portuguese word for gluten, so 'sem glúten' means gluten-free.

Question 5

How do you say 'a table for two' in Portuguese?

Accepted Answer

Uma mesa para dois

Answer

'Uma mesa para dois' literally translates to 'a table for two' and is used when arriving at a restaurant.

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