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How to Say ‘The galão will be right out.’ in Portuguese

O galão sai já.

oo guh-LOWN SAI zhah

[oo guh-LOWN SAI zhah]

Phrase Breakdown

O galão

oo guh-LOWN

The galão (milky coffee)

A 'galão' is a typical Portuguese coffee with lots of milk, served in a tall glass. Keep the article 'o' (said 'u') attached, and give the nasal ending '-ão' its full sound.

Example

Queria um galão, por favor.

I'd like a galão, please.

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.

galão

[guh-LOWN]

galão (milky coffee)

Portuguese coffee with lots of foamed milk, served in a tall glass.

Example

Quero um galão e uma torrada.

I'd like a galão and toast.

sai já.

SAI zhah

is coming right up.

Literally 'goes out now'. Café staff use it to mean an order is about to be served. 'Sai' rhymes with 'sigh', and 'já' sounds like 'zhah'.

Example

A tosta sai já.

The toasted sandwich is coming right up.

Words in this phrase

sai

[SAI]

comes out

From 'sair'; in cafés, an order 'comes out' or is ready.

Example

A tosta sai em dois minutos.

The toastie will be out in two minutes.

já

[zhah]

soon / in a moment

With 'até', it means very soon, within moments.

Example

Volto já, espera aqui.

I'll be right back, wait here.

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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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