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Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary for different types of beverages and learn how to order drinks in Portuguese. Brazil and Portugal both have a rich coffee culture, while Portugal is also known for its delicious wines. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently order your favorite drinks in Portuguese-speaking countries. So, let's dive in and quench your thirst for language learning!

Vocabulary

Let's start by learning some common words for different types of beverages in Portuguese. Pay attention to the pronunciation to ensure you can correctly order your favorite drinks.

Hot Beverages

Portuguese coffee culture is famous worldwide. Let's begin by learning some vocabulary related to hot beverages.

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
café	/ka.ˈfe/	coffee
chá	/ʃa/	tea
leite	/ˈlej.tʃi/	milk
chocolate quente	/ʃo.ko.ˈla.tʃi ˈkẽ.tʃi/	hot chocolate
café com leite	/ka.ˈfe kõ ˈlej.tʃi/	coffee with milk

Cold Beverages

Now, let's move on to some refreshing cold beverages. These are perfect for those hot summer days!

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
água	/ˈa.ɡwɐ/	water
suco	/ˈsu.ku/	juice
refrigerante	/ˌre.fi.ʒe.ɾɐ.ˈtʃĩ.ti/	soda
chá gelado	/ʃa ʒe.ˈla.du/	iced tea
limonada	/li.mo.ˈna.dɐ/	lemonade

Alcoholic Beverages

Portugal is renowned for its wines and spirits. Here are some essential vocabulary words for alcoholic beverages.

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
vinho	/ˈvi.ɲu/	wine
cerveja	/sɛɾ.ˈvɛ.ʒɐ/	beer
champanhe	/ʃɐ̃.ˈpɐ.ɲi/	champagne
vodka	/ˈvɔd.kɐ/	vodka
caipirinha	/ka.i.pi.ˈɾi.ɲɐ/	caipirinha (Brazilian cocktail)

Special Drinks

Brazil and Portugal have some unique and delicious drinks. Let's explore the vocabulary for these special beverages.

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
caffè freddo	/ka.ˈfe ˈfɾɛ.du/	iced coffee
guaraná	/ɡwa.ɾa.ˈna/	guarana soda (popular in Brazil)
porto	/ˈpɔɾ.tu/	port wine
licor	/li.ˈkoɾ/	liqueur
aguardente	/a.ɡwɐɾ.ˈdẽ.ti/	brandy

Ordering Drinks

Now that you have learned the vocabulary for different types of beverages, let's focus on how to order drinks in Portuguese. Here are some useful phrases to use when you're at a café or a restaurant:

• Eu quero um(a) <drink> - I want a <drink>
• Por favor, me vê um(a) <drink> - Please, give me a <drink>
• Você tem <drink>? - Do you have <drink>?
• Qual é o(a) seu(sua) <drink> preferido(a)? - What is your favorite <drink>?

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use these phrases in a real-life context:

• Cliente: Eu quero um café, por favor. - Customer: I want a coffee, please.
• Garçom: Claro, um café saindo. - Waiter: Of course, one coffee coming right up.
• Cliente: Você tem chá gelado? - Customer: Do you have iced tea?
• Garçonete: Sim, temos chá gelado de limão e de pêssego. - Waitress: Yes, we have lemon and peach iced tea.

Remember to always be polite when ordering drinks and use "por favor" (please) to make your request more friendly.

Cultural Insight

Coffee plays an essential role in Portuguese culture. People often gather at cafés to socialize, relax, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee. In Brazil, coffee is so deeply ingrained in the culture that it has its own term: "cafezinho." It is customary to offer guests a small cup of coffee as a sign of hospitality. So, if you're ever invited to a Portuguese-speaking home, don't be surprised if you're offered a delicious cup of coffee or another delightful beverage.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary for different types of beverages and how to order drinks in Portuguese. Now you can confidently navigate cafés and restaurants in Portuguese-speaking countries. Practice these phrases whenever you have the chance, and don't forget to indulge in the rich coffee culture of Brazil and Portugal. Keep up the great work, and soon you'll be ready to move on to the next unit of our "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course."

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases

• Greetings
• Basic Phrases

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Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Ser and Estar

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Unit 3: Family and Descriptions

• Family Members
• Physical Descriptions
• Personality Descriptions

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Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses

• Future Tense
• Conditional Tense

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Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures

• Brazil
• Portugal
• Cape Verde
• Angola

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Unit 6: Food and Drink

• Food
• Drink
• Eating Customs

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Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs

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Unit 8: Travel and Transportation

• Air Travel
• Ground Transportation
• Transportation Customs

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Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions

• Indefinite Pronouns
• Prepositions

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Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

• Medical Vocabulary
• Emergency Services

Sources

• Drink vocabulary in Portuguese
• drink | Portuguese translation - Cambridge Dictionary
• How To Talk About Food And Drink In Portuguese

Other Lessons

• Cybercafe
• Health
• Traffic Infraction
• Computer
• Camping
• Clothes
• Vet
• How to Say Hello
• Count to 10
• Buildings

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