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How to Say ‘Lunch is ready.’ in Portuguese

O almoço está pronto.

oo ahl-moh-soo eh-stah PRON-toh

[oo ahl-moh-soo eh-stah PRON-toh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Lunch is often the main family meal, and with in-laws it can run long. Expect several courses and offers of second helpings.

Phrase Breakdown

O almoço

oo ahl-moh-soo

Lunch

'O' is the article 'the' and sounds like 'u'. 'Almoço' is stressed in the middle: 'al-MO-ssu'.

Example

O almoço é às duas.

Lunch is at two.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

almoço

[ahl-moh-soo]

Lunch

A midday meal, typically lighter than dinner.

Example

O Almoço começa às 12 horas.

Lunch starts at 12 o'clock.

está pronto.

eh-stah PRON-toh

is ready

'Estar pronto' means 'to be ready'. 'Está' is stressed at the end: 'shTA'.

Example

O jantar está pronto.

Dinner is ready.

Words in this phrase

está

[eh-stah]

Used to describe the state or location of something or someone.

Example

O café está quente.

The coffee is hot.

pronto

[PRON-toh]

ready

Prepared for use or action.

Example

O café estará pronto em cinco minutos.

The coffee will be ready in five minutes.

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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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