How to Say ‘I will have the fish.’ in Portuguese
Vou comer o peixe.
voh koh-MEHR oo PAY-shuh
[voh koh-MEHR oo PAY-shuh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In restaurants, [Vou comer...] is understandable, but locals often prefer [Queria...] or just the dish name when ordering. It can sound a bit more natural to say [Queria o peixe].
Phrase Breakdown
Vou
[voh]
I am going to
First-person singular of ir, used here for a near-future intention.
Vou comer o peixe hoje.
I am going to eat the fish today.
comer
[koh-MEHR]
eat
Infinitive verb meaning to eat.
Vou comer o peixe com legumes.
I am going to eat the fish with vegetables.
o
[oo]
the
Masculine singular definite article before peixe.
Vou comer o peixe do dia.
I am going to eat the fish of the day.
peixe
[PAY-shuh]
fish
Fish as food; very common in Portuguese cuisine.
Vou comer o peixe porque parece fresco.
I am going to eat the fish because it looks fresh.
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