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How to Say ‘I'd like a latte’ in Portuguese

Queria um latte

kuh-REE-uh oong lah-teh

[kuh-REE-uh oong lah-teh]

💬 Usage Tip: queria literally means "I wanted" but works as a polite "I'd like". Swap in anything: Queria um café "I'd like an espresso".

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.

[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.

latte

[lah-teh]

Latte

A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk.

Example

Quando quero um café suave, peço um Latte.

When I want a smooth coffee, I ask for a Latte.

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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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