How to Say ‘The coffee’ in Portuguese
O café
oo kah-FEY
[oo kah-FEY]
💬 Usage Tip: o means "the", but o café can also mean "coffee" in a general practical sense, not just one specific coffee already mentioned. Portuguese often uses the article where English would skip it.
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oo]
The
Definite article used to specify a particular noun.
O café está pronto.
The coffee is ready.
café
[kah-FEY]
coffee
A brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, commonly served hot.
O café está quente.
The coffee is hot.
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