How to Say ‘The terrace is a little more expensive.’ in Portuguese
Na esplanada é um bocadinho mais caro.
nah esh-plah-NAH-dah eh oong boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo mysh KAH-roo
[nah esh-plah-NAH-dah eh oong boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo mysh KAH-roo]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Prices for table service, especially on a terrace, are often higher than at the counter. This is normal and usually shown on the price list.
Phrase Breakdown
Na esplanada
nah esh-plah-NAH-dah
On the terrace
'Na' is 'em' + 'a' (in/on the). It links into 'esplanada': na-shpla-NA-da.
Vamos sentar-nos na esplanada.
Let's sit on the terrace.
Words in this phrase
Na
[nah]
in the; on the (feminine singular)
Contraction of “em” + “a” = “na”. Used for locations: “na máquina”, “na estação”.
Na estação, tens uma máquina para comprar bilhetes.
At the station, you have a machine to buy tickets.
esplanada
[esh-plah-NAH-dah]
terrace; outdoor seating area
Common European Portuguese word for a café or restaurant’s outdoor seating area.
Gostamos de comer na esplanada ao fim da tarde.
We like to eat on the terrace in the late afternoon.
é um bocadinho
eh oong boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo
it's a little bit
Join 'é' and 'um' smoothly: eh-ũ. Stress DI in 'bocadinho'.
É um bocadinho longe.
It's a little bit far.
Words in this phrase
é
[eh]
is
Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.
É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.
It is my interest to get to know the company better.
um
[oong]
a
An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.
In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.
bocadinho
[boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo]
little bit
Diminutive of 'bocado'; 'um bocadinho' means a little bit.
Quero só um bocadinho de açúcar.
I only want a little bit of sugar.
mais caro.
mysh KAH-roo
more expensive.
This finishes the comparison. The voice falls at the end.
Lá é mais caro.
It's more expensive there.
Words in this phrase
mais
[mysh]
more
Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.
Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.
I want to know more before applying.
caro
[KAH-roo]
expensive
Used to describe something with a high price.
Se o casaco custa muito, digo "É demasiado caro."
If the coat costs a lot, I say "It's too expensive."
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