☕ Portuguese phrase guide · Brazilian Portuguese
How to order coffee in Portuguese
Ordering a coffee is one of the first real conversations you'll have abroad. It's short and predictable, and a great place to build confidence. Here are the phrases you'll actually hear and say at the counter.
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| Portuguese | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Oi / Bom dia | Hello / Good morning | |
| Eu queria um café, por favor. | I'd like a coffee, please. | |
| Um café com leite, por favor. | A milky coffee (latte), please. | |
| pequeno / médio / grande | Small / medium / large | |
| Para tomar aqui ou para viagem? | For here or to go? | |
| Para viagem, por favor. | To go, please. | |
| Com leite de aveia, por favor. | With oat milk, please. | |
| Quanto é? | How much is it? | |
| Posso pagar com cartão? | Can I pay by card? | |
| Obrigado, tenha um bom dia! | Thanks, have a nice day! |
Example conversation
Barista
Oi! O que vai ser?
Hi! What can I get you?
You
Eu queria um café com leite, por favor.
I'd like a latte, please.
Barista
Pequeno ou grande?
Small or large?
You
Grande, para viagem.
Large, to go.
Barista
São doze reais.
That's twelve reais.
You
Aqui está. Obrigado!
Here you go. Thanks!
Good to know
💡 In Brazil, a "cafezinho" is a small, strong, sweet coffee, often offered for free. "Eu queria…" is a polite, natural way to order. Men say "obrigado", women say "obrigada".
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