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How to Say ‘Would you like?’ in Portuguese

Você quer?

vo-SEH kehr

[vo-SEH kehr]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is understandable, but in Portugal a server is more likely to say simply Quer? or use a more indirect phrase. That shorter style is normal, not rude.

Phrase Breakdown

Você

[vo-SEH]

Do you want?

A question to ask if the listener desires something.

Example

Você quer mais açúcar no café?

Do you want more sugar in the coffee?

quer

[kehr]

Do you want?

A question to ask if the listener desires something.

Example

Você quer um copo de água?

Do you want a glass of water?

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