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How to Say ‘I'd like a cool drink.’ in Portuguese

Queria uma bebida fresca.

kuh-REE-uh OO-muh buh-BEE-dah FRESH-kuh

[kuh-REE-uh OO-muh buh-BEE-dah FRESH-kuh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Queria is the softer, more polite way to order in Portugal, used far more than a blunt quero "I want".

Phrase Breakdown

Queria

[kuh-REE-uh]

I would like

A polite way to introduce what you want to say.

Example

Na frase «Queria» agradecer, o tom fica mais suave e profissional.

In the phrase “I would like” to thank, the tone becomes softer and more professional.

uma bebida fresca.

OO-muh buh-BEE-dah FRESH-kuh

a cold drink.

This is what you're ordering. 'Bebida' means drink.

Example

Uma bebida fresca sabe bem no verão.

A cold drink tastes good in summer.

Words in this phrase

uma

[OO-muh]

Feminine singular indefinite article before 'família'.

Example

Uma empresa pode ter uma cultura muito acolhedora.

A company can have a very welcoming culture.

bebida

[buh-BEE-dah]

drink

Feminine noun for any beverage.

Example

Qual é a tua bebida favorita?

What is your favourite drink?

fresca

[FRESH-kuh]

cold / fresh

Feminine adjective meaning chilled or refreshing.

Example

A água está fresca.

The water is cold.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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