How to Say ‘What do you recommend?’ in Portuguese
O que recomenda?
oo kuh reh-koh-MEN-duh
[oo kuh reh-koh-MEN-duh]
💬 Usage Tip: Portuguese often leaves out [você] or [o senhor/a senhora] when it's obvious from context. The same pattern works in [O que sugere?] or [O que tem?].
Phrase Breakdown
O
[oo]
what
Here part of the expression o que, meaning what.
O que recomenda para entrada?
What do you recommend for a starter?
que
[kuh]
that / what
In o que, it helps form the question what.
O que recomenda da ementa hoje?
What do you recommend from the menu today?
recomenda
[reh-koh-MEN-duh]
do you recommend
Form of recomendar, used formally to ask for a recommendation.
O que recomenda para acompanhar o peixe?
What do you recommend to go with the fish?
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