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Learn how to order food at a Portuguese restaurant. Master key vocabulary and phrases to enjoy your dining experience with confidence.

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Key Words
Common Restaurant Vocabulary (Vocabulário do Restaurante)

Study these common words before your visit to a Portuguese restaurant. If you want to visit our Portuguese Hub page, click here.

A Comida'The Food'
A Água'The Water'
A Sopa'The Soup'
O Garfo'The Fork'
A Colher'The Spoon'
A Faca'The Knife'
O Guardanapo'The Napkin'
A Carne'The Meat'
Legumes'Vegetables'
O Menú'The Menu'
A Conta'The Bill/Check'
O Prato'The Plate'
💡 Pro tip: Before your session, review the Portuguese Basics page to brush up on common greetings and phrases.
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The Script
Basic Conversation in a Restaurant (Conversação Básica em um Restaurante)

Follow this conversation to practice ordering at a restaurant with your Lingua Bud. Take turns playing the customer and the server!

  1. 1
    Olá, uma mesa para três, por favor.
    Hello, a table for three, please.
  2. 2
    O quê quer para beber?
    What do you want to drink?
  3. 3
    Um copo de água e um café.
    A glass of water and a coffee.
  4. 4
    Qual é o especial do dia?
    What is the special of the day?
  5. 5
    O nosso prato do dia é peixe grelhado com legumes e batatas.
    Our special of the day is grilled fish with vegetables and potatoes.
  6. 6
    Estão prontos para comer?
    Are you (plural) ready to order?
  7. 7
    Sim, eu gostaria do peixe grelhado.
    Yes, I would like the grilled fish.
  8. 8
    Como está a comida?
    How is the food?
  9. 9
    É muita deliciosa.
    It is very delicious.
  10. 10
    Estão terminados com seus pratos?
    Are you (plural) finished with your plates?
  11. 11
    Sim, já estamos cheios.
    Yes, we are full.
  12. 12
    Vocês tem sobremesa? Sempre tem espaço para sobremesa.
    Do you have dessert? There is always room for dessert.
  13. 13
    Sim, temos sorvete de chocolate, tiramisu, e flan.
    Yes, we have chocolate ice cream, tiramisu, and flan.
  14. 14
    Excelente, queremos o flan, por favor.
    Excellent, we would like the flan, please.
  15. 15
    Estão prontos para a conta?
    Are you (plural) ready for the check/bill?
  16. 16
    Sim, muito obrigado.
    Yes, thank you very much.
🍕 Remember: Swap roles each session — one person plays the server, the other the customer, then switch! This helps both partners practice all the vocabulary equally.

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