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How to Say ‘Menu’ in Portuguese

Menu/Ementa

meh-noo ee-men-tah

[meh-noo ee-men-tah]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, both menu and ementa are used, but ementa is the more distinctively European Portuguese word. If you ask for a ementa, that will sound very natural.

Phrase Breakdown

[meh-noo]

A list of dishes available in a restaurant.

Example

Por favor, pode trazer o Menu?

Could you please bring the menu?

Ementa

[ee-men-tah]

Another word for menu, commonly used in Portugal.

Example

A ementa de hoje está deliciosa.

Today's menu is delicious.

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