🍹📅🌙❓

How to Say ‘What about a drink on Friday night?’ in Portuguese

E uma bebida, sexta à noite?

ee OO-muh buh-BEE-dah SAYSH-tah ah NOY-teh

[ee OO-muh buh-BEE-dah SAYSH-tah ah NOY-teh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Moving from coffee to an evening drink is a clear step up in romantic intent. Proposing it right after a no is a gentle way to test the interest.

Phrase Breakdown

E uma bebida,

ee OO-muh buh-BEE-dah

What about a drink,

This suggests an alternative plan. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

E uma bebida, então?

What about a drink, then?

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

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?

sexta à noite?

SAYSH-tah ah NOY-teh

on Friday night?

The time of the plan. 'Sexta' sounds like 'SAYSH-tuh'. Let your voice rise at the end for the question.

Example

Jantamos sexta à noite?

Shall we have dinner Friday night?

Words in this phrase

sexta

[SAYSH-tah]

Friday

Short for 'sexta-feira', the sixth day counting from Sunday.

Example

Na sexta vamos jantar fora.

On Friday we're going out for dinner.

[ah]

at the

'a' + 'a'; used with times, like 'at the same time'.

Example

Encontramo-nos à uma.

We meet at one.

noite

[NOY-teh]

night; evening

The time after sunset.

Example

Jantamos à noite.

We have dinner in the evening.

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.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”

Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer