How to Say ‘My daughter is vegetarian.’ in Portuguese
A minha filha é vegetariana.
ah MEE-nyuh FEE-lyuh eh veh-zheh-tah-ree-AH-nuh
[ah MEE-nyuh FEE-lyuh eh veh-zheh-tah-ree-AH-nuh]
Phrase Breakdown
A minha filha
ah MEE-nyuh FEE-lyuh
my daughter
Refers to the speaker’s daughter; note the feminine article and possessive.
A minha filha gosta de sopa.
My daughter likes soup.
Words in this phrase
A
[ah]
the
Feminine singular article used here as part of 'my daughter'.
A minha reserva é para amanhã.
My reservation is for tomorrow.
minha
[MEE-nyuh]
my
Shows possession and refers to something belonging to the speaker.
A minha filha precisa de um prato simples.
My daughter needs a simple dish.
filha
[FEE-lyuh]
daughter
Useful family vocabulary when speaking about a child's needs at the restaurant.
A filha da senhora tem alguma alergia?
Does your daughter have any allergy?
É vegetariana
eh veh-zheh-tah-ree-AH-nuh
is vegetarian
Describes a dietary preference or lifestyle using the verb ser.
Ela é vegetariana há muitos anos.
She has been vegetarian for many years.
Words in this phrase
é
[eh]
is
Used to describe a permanent or defining characteristic.
Ela é muito sensível a certos alimentos.
She is very sensitive to certain foods.
vegetariana
[veh-zheh-tah-ree-AH-nuh]
vegetarian
Feminine adjective for someone who follows a vegetarian diet.
A minha irmã é vegetariana desde pequena.
My sister has been vegetarian since she was little.
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