PrettyFluent
This is just a lesson preview. Get the interactive lesson free on PrettyFluent
Scene illustrating a Portuguese-language restaurant reservations conversation

Key Phrases

Fazer uma reserva

Make a reservation

Para quantas pessoas?

For how many people?

Tenha uma ótima tarde

Have a great afternoon

Skills You'll Learn

Basic conversation skills

Habilidades básicas de conversação

Making a reservation

Fazer uma reserva

Providing personal information

Fornecer informações pessoais

Lesson Roleplay

Imagine you are calling a restaurant to make a reservation. You will need to provide your name, the number of people, and the date and time for the reservation. This conversation will guide you through the process of making a reservation in Portuguese, with the restaurant staff asking for the necessary details and confirming your booking.

Olá, boa tarde. Gostaria de fazer uma reserva, por favor.

Hello, good afternoon. I would like to make a reservation, please.

Boa tarde! Claro, qual é o seu nome?

Good afternoon! Of course, what is your name?

Meu nome é Emily Smith .

My name is Emily Smith.

Muito bem, senhor Smith . Para quantas pessoas será a reserva?

Very well, Ms. Smith. For how many people will the reservation be?

Será para quatro pessoas.

It will be for four people.

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

Olá

Oh-lah

Hello

💬 Used at any time of the day, similar to 'hi' in English.

🇵🇹 A friendly and informal greeting, perfect for casual encounters.

See breakdown →
🌞

Boa tarde

Boh-ah TAR-d

Good afternoon

💬 Used from lunchtime until early evening.

🇵🇹 In Portugal, the afternoon can extend quite late, often until sunset.

See breakdown →
👋🌞

Olá, boa tarde.

Oh-lah Boh-ah TAR-d

Hello, good afternoon.

💬 Combines 'Olá' and 'Boa tarde' for a polite introduction.

🇵🇹 A polite and formal way to greet someone in the afternoon, especially in professional settings.

See breakdown →
📆🍽️

Gostaria de fazer uma reserva

Gohs-tah-REE-ah dee FA-zayr OO-mah Ray-SAYR-vah

I would like to make a reservation

💬 The verb 'gostaria' is polite and less direct than 'quero'.

🇵🇹 Politeness is key in Portugal, especially when requesting services.

See breakdown →
🙏

Por favor

pour fah-vor

Please

💬 Essential in making polite requests.

🇵🇹 Used frequently, showing respect and courtesy is vital in Portuguese interactions.

See breakdown →
📅🙏

Gostaria de fazer uma reserva, por favor.

gohs-tah-REE-ah djee fah-ZAIR OO-mah heh-ZAIR-vah pohr fah-VOR

I would like to make a reservation, please.

💬 Combines politeness with 'por favor' to form the request.

🇵🇹 Reflects the emphasis on courtesy and polite language in Portugal.

See breakdown →
😊

Claro

CLAH-roh

Of course

💬 Enthusiastic agreement or confirmation.

🇵🇹 In Portugal, offering assistance with 'Claro' is seen as friendly and hospitable.

See breakdown →
❓👤

Qual é o seu nome?

kwahl eh oo SAY-ooh NOH-mee

What is your name?

💬 Often asked when making reservations or introductions.

🇵🇹 Knowing and using someone's name is a sign of respect and personal interest.

See breakdown →
👍❓📝

Claro, qual é o seu nome?

CLAH-roh kwahl eh oo SAY-ooh NOH-mee

Of course, what is your name?

💬 Blends affirmation with an inquiry politely.

🇵🇹 Demonstrates Portugal's hospitable nature by showing interest in guests.

See breakdown →
🚀

Learn this vocabulary list the easy way

Get PrettyFluent for smart practice & lasting retention

More from "Restaurant reservations"

Similar Portuguese Lessons

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Download PrettyFluent on the App StoreGet Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.

Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad

Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.

Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer

I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.

James O., 28, Remote Worker