How to Say ‘Or on the terrace?’ in Portuguese
Ou na esplanada?
oh nah esh-plah-NAH-dah
[oh nah esh-plah-NAH-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Na] is [em] + [a]. You will see this very often with places: [na esplanada], [na sala], [na janela].
Phrase Breakdown
Ou
[oh]
or
Used to offer an alternative choice.
Ou na esplanada? é a segunda opção dada pelo empregado.
'Or on the terrace?' is the second option given by the waiter.
na
[nah]
in the
Contraction of 'em' + 'a', meaning 'in the' for a feminine noun.
Ou na esplanada? se preferir ar livre.
Or on the terrace, if you prefer open air.
esplanada
[esh-plah-NAH-dah]
terrace
In Portugal, 'esplanada' usually means an outdoor seating area at a café or restaurant.
Ou na esplanada? fica agradável ao fim da tarde.
Or on the terrace? It is pleasant in the late afternoon.
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