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Having a meal out is probably
a much more enjoyable experience if you know what you have ordered.
Whether you are holidaying in Portugal or have decided to make the
country your place of permanent residence being able to order what
you want when you are dining out makes the experience more
enjoyable. Here are a few words and phrases to help you decipher the menus (encomendas)
in Portugal on your next viewing trip or holiday.
If you would like the
downloadable PDF version of this page, just email:
learningportuguese@gekkoportugal.com
so you can take it on holiday to Portugal with you. |
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Menu Decoder |
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Encomenda |
Menu |
Sobremesa |
Dessert |
|
Prato do Dia |
Plate of the Day |
Vinhos |
Wines |
|
Entrada |
Starter |
Aperitifs |
Aperitifs |
|
Peixe |
Fish |
Mesa |
Table |
|
Carne |
Meat |
Conta |
the Bill |
|
Basics (Básicos) |
| Pequeno Almoço |
Breakfast |
Copo |
Glass |
| Almoço |
Lunch |
Chávena |
Cup |
| Jantar |
Dinner |
Garrafa |
Bottle |
| Comer |
Food |
Colher |
Spoon |
| Bedida |
Drink |
Faca |
Knife |
| Dose |
Portion |
Garfo |
Fork |
| Comidas |
Snacks |
Prato |
Plate |
| Acepipes |
Appetisers |
Mesa |
Table |
| Entrada |
Starter |
Cadeira |
Chair |
| Sobremesa |
Dessert |
Conta |
Bill |
|
Cooking Terms
(Termos de Cozinho) |
|
A vapor |
Steamed |
Fumado |
Smoked |
|
Assado |
Roasted |
Fundido |
Melted |
|
Bem Passado/ mal passado |
Well Done/ Rare |
Gratinado |
Gratin |
|
Cozido |
Boiled/Stewed |
Grelhado |
Grilled |
|
Empada |
Pie |
Mexido |
Scrambled |
|
Estrelado |
Fried |
Molho |
Sauce |
|
Picante |
Spicy/hot |
Panado |
Battered |
|
No Forno |
Baked |
No churrasco |
Char-grilled |
|
Salgado |
Salted |
Salteado |
Sauteed |
|
Snacks (Petiscos) |
| Bifana |
Hot pork sandwich |
Sandes Mixta |
Ham & Cheese sandwich |
| Chamuça |
Samosa |
Tosta Mixta |
Ham & Cheese Toastie |
| Croquete |
Deep fried meat patty |
Lanches |
Sweet bread stuffed with ham |
| Patéis de carne |
Pasty stuff with meat |
Batatas Fritas |
Chips |
|
Fish
& Shellfish (Peixe e Marisco) |
| Atum |
Tuna |
Sardinhas |
Sardines |
| Cherne |
Sea Bream |
Tamboril |
Monkfish |
| Carapau |
Mackerel |
Espadarte |
Swordfish |
| Gambas |
Prawns |
Truta |
Trout |
| Polvo |
Octopus |
Lulas |
Squid |
| Mexilhões |
Mussels |
Linguado |
Sole |
| Peixe Gale |
John Dory |
Salmao |
Salmon |
| Pescada |
Hake |
Bachalau |
Cod |
| Robalo |
Sea Bass |
Lagosta |
Lobster |
| Camarões |
Shrimps |
Sapateiras |
Crabs |
|
Meat
& Poultry (Carne e Aves de Capoeiras) |
| Cabrito |
Kid Goat |
Javali |
Wild Boar |
| Carne de Porco |
Pork |
Pato |
Duck |
| Carneiro |
Mutton |
Presunto |
Smoked Ham |
| Coelho |
Rabbit |
Vitela |
Veal |
| Carne |
Beef |
Fiambre |
Ham |
| Frango |
Chicken |
Carne picada |
Mince Meat |
| Peru |
Turkey |
Salisha |
Sausage |
|
Vegetables (Legumes) |
| Batata |
Potatoes |
Cenoura |
Carrots |
| Couve |
Cabbage |
Alho |
Garlic |
| Cebola |
Onion |
Alho Francês |
Leek |
| Cogumelo |
Mushroom |
Tomate |
Tomato |
| Couve-flor |
Cauliflower |
Pepino |
Cucumber |
| Espinafres |
Spinach |
Alface |
Lettuce |
| Pimento |
Pepper |
Feijão |
Beans |
|
Fruit (Fruta) |
| Maçã |
Apples |
Bananas |
Bananas |
| Cerejas |
Cherries |
Melão |
Melon |
| Figo |
Fig |
Manga |
Mango |
| Framboesas |
Raspberries |
Pêssego |
Peach |
| Pêra |
Pears |
Laranja |
Oranges |
| Morangos |
Strawberries |
Uvas |
Grapes |
| Limão |
Lemon |
Ananás |
Pineapple |
|
Drinks (Bedidas) |
| Cafe com leite |
Coffee with milk |
Sumol de Limão |
Lemonade |
| Chá |
Tea |
Agua |
Water |
| Cerveja |
Beer |
Sumol Laranja |
Orange Juice |
| Vinho Tinto |
Red Wine |
Vinho Branco |
White Wine |
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Useful Dining Out Phrases |
| Quero
uma mesa para quarto pessoas - I would like a table for four people |
| Quero
um(a)... - I would like a... |
| Tenho
uma alergia a nozes. sera que esta prato contê-los?
- I have an allergy to nuts. Does this dish contain them? |
|
Você
tem uma opção
vegetariana? - Do you have a vegetarian option? |
| Não
Quero uma sobremesa - I don't want a dessert. |
| A
comida estava deliciosa - The food was delicious, thank you |
| A
conta por favour - The bill please |
