How to Say ‘Can you make it quick?’ in Portuguese
Pode ser rápido?
POH-deh sair RAH-pee-doo
[POH-deh sair RAH-pee-doo]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This can sound a bit blunt on its own in a restaurant. Softer options like [Se faz favor] or giving a reason, as in [Estamos com pressa], usually land better.
Phrase Breakdown
Pode
[POH-deh]
can / could
A polite verb form used to make requests in restaurants.
Ao falar com o empregado, pergunto: "Pode" ser mais depressa?
When speaking to the waiter, I ask: "Can" it be quicker?
ser
[sair]
be
Verb used here in a request about how something should happen.
Na frase "Pode ser rápido?", "ser" faz parte do pedido.
In the phrase "Can it be quick?", "be" is part of the request.
rápido
[RAH-pee-doo]
quick / fast
Used when you need speedy service.
Se tenho pouco tempo, peço algo "rápido".
If I have little time, I ask for something "quick."
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