How to Say ‘Is that to drink here?’ in Portuguese
É para tomar aqui?
eh PAH-ruh toh-MAR ah-KEE
[eh PAH-ruh toh-MAR ah-KEE]
💬 Usage Tip: [Aqui] is often pronounced with the last vowel very weak, roughly (ah-KEE). In Portugal, unstressed vowels often fade, so don't expect every written vowel to sound clear.
Phrase Breakdown
É
[eh]
is
Third person singular of “ser”; here it means “is.”
É para tomar aqui ou para levar?
Is it to have here or to take away?
para
[PAH-ruh]
for; to
Used to indicate purpose, like “for” or “to.”
É para tomar aqui.
It is to have here.
tomar
[toh-MAR]
to drink; to have
Literally means “to drink” or “to take,” often used for food and drink consumption.
Vou tomar um café agora.
I’m going to have a coffee now.
aqui
[ah-KEE]
here
Used to indicate eating or drinking on the premises.
Prefiro beber aqui no balcão.
I prefer to drink here at the counter.
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