Ordering a coffee Part 2: Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.
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Key Phrases
Eu gostaria
I would like
Tem
Do you have
Eu tenho alergia a nozes
I have a nut allergy
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering coffee
Fazer pedidos de café
Requesting dietary options
Solicitar opções dietéticas
Communicating allergies
Comunicar alergias
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are in a cozy café in Portugal. You approach the counter to order a coffee and something to accompany it. As you navigate through the order, you consider options like the type of milk and inquire about gluten-free treats. The interaction is friendly, as you make choices based on dietary preferences and needs.
Olá, eu gostaria de um café, por favor.
Hello, I would like a coffee, please.
Claro! Você prefere café preto ou com leite?
Sure! Do you prefer black coffee or with milk?
Com leite, por favor.
With milk, please.
Temos leite normal, de amêndoa ou de soja. Qual você prefere?
We have regular milk, almond milk, or soy milk. Which do you prefer?
Eu tenho alergia a nozes. Vou querer com leite de soja.
I have a nut allergy. I would like it with soy milk.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Olá
Oh-lah
Hello
💬 Pronounced like 'oh-lah'.
🇵🇹 Used informally and warmly, similar to 'hi' in English.
See breakdown →Eu
Eh-oo
I
💬 Simple and essential, always used before verbs.
🇵🇹 Portuguese people often start sentences with 'Eu' for emphasis.
See breakdown →Gostaria
Goh-sta-ree-ah
Would like
💬 More polite than 'quero', it's a softer request.
🇵🇹 Politeness is key in Portuguese culture, especially in requests.
See breakdown →Eu gostaria
eh-oo goh-stah-REE-ah
I would like
💬 Combine 'eu' and 'gostaria' for a polite request.
🇵🇹 Often used in cafes and restaurants to order.
See breakdown →Café
Kah-feh
Coffee
💬 Pronounced 'kah-feh'.
🇵🇹 Coffee culture is huge in Portugal, with espresso being very popular.
See breakdown →Por favor
pohr fah-VOHR
Please
💬 A magic word in any language!
🇵🇹 Essential for polite requests, often used like in English.
See breakdown →Claro
Klahr-oh
Sure
💬 Means both 'sure' and 'clear'.
🇵🇹 Commonly used to agree in a friendly manner.
See breakdown →Você
Voh-seh
You
💬 More formal alternative to 'tu'.
🇵🇹 In Portugal, 'você' is less common than in Brazil.
See breakdown →Prefere
Preh-feh-reh
Prefer
💬 Rhymes with 'bear', but with rolled 'r's.
🇵🇹 Choice is important in Portuguese service culture.
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