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How to Say ‘A bit stronger’ in Portuguese

Um pouco mais forte

oong poh-koo mysh FOR-chee

[oong poh-koo mysh FOR-chee]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: For a strong galão you can also ask for a galão escuro "dark galão". Staff will know exactly what you mean.

Phrase Breakdown

Um pouco

oong poh-koo

A little

Say a nasal 'oong', then 'POH-koo'.

Example

Um pouco de açúcar.

A little sugar.

Words in this phrase

[oong]

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

pouco

[poh-koo]

A little

A small amount.

Example

Só quero um pouco de açúcar no meu café.

I just want a little sugar in my coffee.

mais forte

mysh FOR-chee

stronger

Say 'mysh FOR-tuh'. The final 'e' is almost silent.

Example

Gosto de café mais forte.

I like stronger coffee.

Words in this phrase

mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

forte

[FOR-chee]

Strong

Having a high level of intensity, flavor, or caffeine.

Example

Eu quero um café forte hoje.

I want a strong coffee today.

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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