How to Say ‘À la carte’ in Portuguese
À carta
ah KAR-tah
[ah KAR-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: [À] here is [a] + [a], written with an accent: [à carta]. You'll see the same contraction in set phrases like [à noite] and [à entrada].
Phrase Breakdown
À
[ah]
à / by the
Part of the expression à carta, meaning from the regular menu rather than a set menu.
Preferimos pedir à carta em vez de um menu fixo.
We prefer to order à la carte instead of a fixed menu.
carta
[KAR-tah]
menu / card
In the expression à carta, it refers to the standard menu from which you choose individual dishes.
No jantar de grupo, alguns preferem pedir à carta.
At the group dinner, some prefer to order à la carte.
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
Get Full LessonWhat 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