How to Say ‘I would like to order’ in Portuguese
Queria pedir
kuh-REE-uh puh-DEER
[kuh-REE-uh puh-DEER]
💬 Usage Tip: [Queria] is literally [I wanted], but in cafés and shops it often softens the request, like [I'd like]. You can reuse the pattern with other verbs too: [Queria saber...] = [I'd like to know...].
Phrase Breakdown
Queria
[kuh-REE-uh]
I would like
A polite way to express what you want, softer than a direct request.
Queria pedir um galão para o pequeno-almoço.
I would like to order a milky coffee for breakfast.
pedir
[puh-DEER]
to order
Used when asking for food or drinks in a café or restaurant.
Queria pedir um café sem açúcar.
I would like to order a coffee without sugar.
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