How to Say ‘With sugar or without?’ in Portuguese
Com açúcar ou sem?
kOHN ah-SOO-kahr oo sehn
[kOHN ah-SOO-kahr oo sehn]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a very common follow-up question when you order coffee in Portugal, especially if sugar is not already assumed. A brief answer like sem or com açúcar is enough.
Phrase Breakdown
Com
[kOHN]
With
Used to say that something is included.
Você prefere o café com açúcar ou sem?
Do you prefer coffee with sugar or without?
açúcar
[ah-SOO-kahr]
Sugar
A sweet substance often added to food or drink.
Você prefere o café com açúcar ou sem?
Do you prefer coffee with sugar or without?
ou
[oo]
Or
Used to link alternatives.
Você prefere o café com açúcar ou sem?
Do you prefer coffee with sugar or without?
sem
[sehn]
Without
Not having something.
Você prefere o café com açúcar ou sem?
Do you prefer coffee with sugar or without?
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