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How to Say ‘Do you know if it's gluten-free?’ in Portuguese

Sabe se é sem glúten?

sah-beh suh eh SEHN gloo-ten

[sah-beh suh eh SEHN gloo-ten]

💬 Usage Tip: Sabe here is the polite "you know", the same form as "he/she knows". Using it without você keeps the question courteous rather than blunt.

Phrase Breakdown

Sabe se é

sah-beh suh eh

Do you know if it's

'Sabe' (SAH-b) is the polite 'do you know'. 'Se é' blends into 'see-EH'.

Example

Sabe se é longe?

Do you know if it's far?

Words in this phrase

Sabe

[sah-beh]

know

Be aware of something; hold information in mind.

Example

Você sabe a resposta.

You know the answer.

[suh]

if / whether

Used to introduce an indirect question, like asking whether something exists or is available.

Example

Na frase “Se há promoções”, “Se” introduz a dúvida do cliente.

In the phrase “Se há promoções,” “Se” introduces the customer’s doubt.

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

sem glúten?

SEHN gloo-ten

gluten-free?

'Sem' is a nasal 'saym'. 'Glúten' is 'GLOO-ten', stressed on 'GLÚ'. Let your voice rise for the question.

Example

O pão é sem glúten?

Is the bread gluten-free?

Words in this phrase

sem

[SEHN]

Without

Indicates the absence of something.

Example

Ela fez isso sem avisar.

She did it without warning.

glúten

[gloo-ten]

Gluten

A mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains.

Example

Procuro opções de bolo sem glúten.

I'm looking for gluten-free cake options.

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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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