How do you say "Do you prefer a table inside" in Portuguese?

"Do you prefer a table inside" in Portuguese is "Prefere mesa no interior". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

What does "Prefere mesa no interior" mean in English?

"Prefere mesa no interior" means "Do you prefer a table inside" in English. Usage tip: [No] is [em] + [o]: literally 'in the.' The same pattern shows up all the time: [no interior], [no jardim], [no restaurante].

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How to Say ‘Do you prefer a table inside’ in Portuguese

Prefere mesa no interior

preh-FEHR MEH-zah noo een-teh-ree-OR

[preh-FEHR MEH-zah noo een-teh-ree-OR]

💬 Usage Tip: [No] is [em] + [o]: literally 'in the.' The same pattern shows up all the time: [no interior], [no jardim], [no restaurante].

Phrase Breakdown

Prefere

[preh-FEHR]

do you prefer

A polite question asking someone's preference.

Example

Prefere mesa no interior se estiver frio lá fora.

Do you prefer a table inside if it is cold outside?

mesa

[MEH-zah]

table

A restaurant table; can also mean desk in other contexts.

Example

Prefere mesa no interior ou junto à janela?

Do you prefer a table inside or by the window?

[noo]

in the

Contraction of 'em' + 'o', meaning 'in the' for a masculine noun.

Example

Prefere mesa no interior perto da entrada?

Do you prefer a table inside near the entrance?

interior

[een-teh-ree-OR]

inside

Means the interior or indoor area of a place.

Example

Prefere mesa no interior quando está a chover.

Do you prefer a table inside when it is raining?

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