{"id":60991,"date":"2018-12-13T03:03:18","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T08:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/portuguese-food-vocabulary\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T03:40:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T07:40:19","slug":"portuguese-food-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/portuguese\/portuguese-food-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"100+ Portuguese Words for Food and Drink (Audio Included)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re making a trip to a Portuguese-speaking country anytime soon, you’d better brush up on your Portuguese food vocabulary. After all, talking about food will likely form the majority of your interactions in Portuguese.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here you’ll find more than 100 common Portuguese food words with audio pronunciation, and learn about traditional Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine as well as food culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Meal Words in Portuguese<\/h2>\n

\"packing<\/a><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Caf\u00e9 da manh\u00e3 <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 breakfast<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Almo\u00e7o <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 lunch<\/p>\n

3. Jantar<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 dinner<\/p>\n

4. Sobremesa<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 dessert<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Lanche <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 snack<\/p>\n

Gr\u00e3os<\/em> \u2014 Grains<\/h2>\n

\"nuts<\/a><\/p>\n

6. P\u00e3o<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 bread<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Macarr\u00e3o, massa <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 pasta<\/p>\n

8. Arroz<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 rice<\/p>\n

9.<\/strong> Aveia <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 oats<\/p>\n

10.<\/strong> Farinha <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 flour<\/p>\n

11.<\/strong> Pipoca <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 popcorn<\/p>\n

Latic\u00ednio<\/em> \u2014 Dairy<\/h2>\n

\"dairy<\/a><\/p>\n

12.<\/strong> Leite <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 milk<\/p>\n

13. Iogurte<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 yogurt<\/p>\n

14. M<\/em><\/strong>anteiga<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2014 butter<\/p>\n

15. Q<\/em><\/strong>ueijo<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2014 cheese<\/p>\n

16. Leite condensado<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 condensed milk<\/p>\n

Vegetais<\/em> \u2014 Vegetables<\/h2>\n

\"vegetables\"<\/a><\/p>\n

17. Alface<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 lettuce<\/p>\n

18.<\/strong> Pepino <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 cucumber<\/p>\n

19.<\/strong> Tomate <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 tomato<\/p>\n

20. C<\/em><\/strong>enoura<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2014 carrot<\/p>\n

21.<\/strong> Batata <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 potato<\/p>\n

22. C<\/em><\/strong>ebola<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2014 onion<\/p>\n

23.<\/strong> Br\u00f3colis <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 broccoli<\/p>\n

24. Ab\u00f3bora<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 pumpkin<\/p>\n

25. Abacate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 avocado<\/p>\n

26. Alho<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 garlic<\/p>\n

27.<\/strong> Salsinha <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 parsley<\/p>\n

28. E<\/em><\/strong>rvilha<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2014 peas<\/p>\n

29.<\/strong> Feij\u00e3o <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 beans<\/p>\n

Frutas<\/em> \u2014 Fruits<\/h2>\n

\"different<\/p>\n

30. A\u00e7a\u00ed<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 acai berry<\/p>\n

31. Guaran\u00e1<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 guarana<\/p>\n

32. Caju<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cashew<\/p>\n

33.<\/strong> Banana <\/strong><\/em>\u2014banana<\/p>\n

34. Maracuj\u00e1<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 passionfruit<\/p>\n

35. Uvas<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 grapes<\/p>\n

36. Laranja<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 orange<\/p>\n

37. Ma\u00e7\u00e3<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 apple<\/p>\n

38. Abacaxi<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 pineapple<\/p>\n

39.<\/strong> Mam\u00e3o <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 papaya<\/p>\n

40. Lim\u00e3o<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 lemon<\/p>\n

41. Pera<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2014 pear<\/p>\n

42. Morango<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 strawberry<\/p>\n

43. Mel\u00e3o<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 melon<\/p>\n

44. Tangerina, mexerica<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 tangerine<\/p>\n

Carnes<\/em> \u2014 Meats<\/h2>\n

\"variety<\/a><\/p>\n

45. Frango<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 chicken<\/p>\n

46. Bife<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 beef<\/p>\n

47. Carne de porco<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 pork<\/p>\n

48. Cachorro quente<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0hot dog<\/p>\n

49. Cordeiro<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 lamb<\/p>\n

50. Salsicha, lingui\u00e7a<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 sausage<\/p>\n

51.<\/strong> Peixe<\/strong><\/em>\u2014 fish<\/p>\n

52. Camar\u00e3o<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 shrimp<\/p>\n

53. Presunto<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 ham<\/p>\n

Sobremesas<\/em> \u2014 Desserts<\/h2>\n

\"a<\/a><\/p>\n

54.<\/strong> Bolo <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 cake<\/p>\n

55. Brigadeiro<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 chocolate ball<\/p>\n

56. Sorvete<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 ice cream<\/p>\n

57. Torta de bolacha<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cookie cake<\/p>\n

58. Flan, torta doce<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 flan<\/p>\n

59. Pudim<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 rice pudding<\/p>\n

60. Chocolate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 chocolate<\/p>\n

61. Biscoito<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cookie<\/p>\n

Lanches<\/em> \u2014 Snacks<\/h2>\n

\"party<\/a><\/p>\n

62. Kibe<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 beef croquette<\/p>\n

63. Coxinha<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 chicken croquette<\/p>\n

64.<\/strong> P\u00e3o de queijo<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2014 cheese bread<\/p>\n

65. Bolinho de bacalhau<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cod croquette<\/p>\n

66. Past\u00e9is<\/em> de nata<\/em><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 egg tart<\/p>\n

67.<\/strong> L\u00ednguas de gato <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 biscuit<\/p>\n

Bebidas<\/em> \u2014 Drinks<\/h2>\n

\"Bottle<\/a><\/p>\n

68. \u00c1gua<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 water<\/p>\n

69. R<\/em><\/strong>efrigerante<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong>\u2014 soda<\/p>\n

70. Cerveja<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 beer<\/p>\n

71.<\/strong> Vinho <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 wine<\/p>\n

72. Terer\u00e9<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cold mate<\/p>\n

73. Mate, chimarr\u00e3o<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 hot mate<\/p>\n

Phrases for the Grocery Store<\/h2>\n

One est\u00e1 o\/a _____?<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Where can I find the _____?<\/p>\n

Quanta \u00e9 _____? <\/em><\/strong>\u2014\u00a0How much does ______ cost?<\/p>\n

Tem _____?<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Do you have _____?<\/p>\n

Phrases for the Restaurant<\/h2>\n

Quero _____.<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I would like _____?<\/p>\n

Tem um menu de sobremesa?<\/strong><\/em> \u2014\u00a0<\/i>Can I see the dessert menu?<\/p>\n

A conta, por favor. <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 Check, please!<\/p>\n

Popular Food in Portuguese<\/h2>\n

\"feijoada\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If you end up going to Brazil (or an authentic Brazilian restaurant), there are some foods you don’t want to miss out on.<\/p>\n

Feijoada<\/em><\/h3>\n

It’s a classic Brazilian dish in which you cook beans with pork parts,<\/strong> which makes the flavor really come out. Feijoada<\/em> is eaten with rice and usually a salad.<\/p>\n

Galinhada<\/em>\u00a0<\/h3>\n

This dish is exactly what it sounds like, but it’s more amazing than you can imagine.<\/p>\n

The chicken is cooked in the rice with onion and garlic, and the final dish can be eaten with vinagrete<\/em> (chopped tomatoes, onions and bell peppers mixed with olive oil and salt).<\/p>\n

Moqueca<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is a tomato-based stew made with fish, onion, garlic and coriander that can include more seafood, such as prawns, swordfish and other boneless fish.<\/p>\n

Pamonha<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is basically the Brazilian version of Mexican tamales<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s a sweet corn paste boiled and wrapped in corn husks, served with coconut milk or something savory like cheese, sausage or peppers.<\/p>\n

Farofa<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is more of a topping that you eat mixed with your rice and beans, but it’s so extremely delicious.<\/p>\n

It’s just toasted cassava flour mixed with spices and sometimes meat.<\/p>\n

Pizza<\/em><\/h3>\n

This isn’t your regular pizza. It’s so<\/em> much better.<\/p>\n

Brazilian pizza doesn’t have the tomato sauce base and comes in a variety of different flavors.<\/p>\n

(My favorite is pizza with bacon, heart of palm, corn and requeij\u00e3o<\/em>\u2014a spreadable cheese you might not find in your area.)<\/p>\n

Xis<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is basically a glorified hamburger because it’s larger and comes with more than your run-of-the-mill toppings.<\/p>\n

It’s served with delicious sauce, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, peas and an over-easy egg.<\/p>\n

Now, let’s talk about the dishes to try in Portugal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Bacalhau<\/em><\/h3>\n

It’s the most famous dish in Portugal, which is dried and salted cod.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some people claim that there are over 1,000 ways to cook with it, too. They sure do love their bacalhau<\/em> in Portugal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is a must, and luckily it won’t be very hard to find.<\/p>\n

Caldo verde<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is a Portuguese soup made with potatoes, collard greens, olive oil and salt. It sounds simple, but you can spice it up with garlic or onion and ham hock.<\/p>\n

Polvo a lagareiro<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is a delicious octopus dish served with potatoes and herb-infused olive oil. And it sometimes involves bacalhau,<\/em> too!<\/p>\n

Cozido a Portuguesa<\/em><\/h3>\n

This is another stew made with vegetables<\/a>, meat and smoked sausages. It’s considered part of Portuguese heritage.<\/p>\n

Portuguese Food Culture<\/h2>\n

If you live someplace that has a considerable number of Brazilians, you might have heard of a Brazilian steakhouse,<\/strong> which in Portuguese is called a churrascaria<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike a regular steakhouse, a churrascaria<\/em> doesn’t just bring you a lump of meat accompanied by some mashed potatoes and vegetables.<\/p>\n

Instead, you’re given a little block that’s red on one side and green on the other. Your server will let you know that green means, “Keep the meat coming,” red means, “Stop” and placed on its side means, “I’m ready for dessert!”<\/p>\n

As long as your cube is green side up, you’ll be brought various types of meat on a large skewer. If you want the meat, the server will cut off a piece (or however many you request) and you can eat all you want. There’s also a buffet-style area where you can get salads and other delicious side dishes.<\/p>\n

Visiting a\u00a0churrascaria<\/em>\u00a0in Brazil is a must, and you can only really get the full experience if you do it in Portuguese! Just make sure they have the rod\u00edzio de carne<\/em> <\/strong>(rotation of meat<\/a>).<\/p>\n

If your destination is Portugal, especially if you’re traveling during the holidays, you’re sure to get some bacalhau<\/em><\/strong> (cured codfish). There are many, many ways to cook with this fish, which the Portuguese love, so you’ll always see multiple\u00a0bachalhau<\/em> dishes on the Christmas table.<\/p>\n

And for dessert, your host will most likely bring out bolo rei<\/em><\/strong> (King’s cake), which is similar to fruitcake. It’s shaped like a bundt cake and made from a soft, white dough, filled with raisins, nuts and candied fruit. On top, it’s covered with more candied fruit and nuts as well as some sugary icing.<\/p>\n

And if you like it, you’re in luck, because they keep on serving it until January 6th, on Dia de Reis<\/em> (Day of Kings).<\/p>\n

Now that you know what you have to look forward to in Brazil and Portugal, you understand why it’s important to know the vocabulary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Without the vocab, all you can do is smile and nod when the waiter speaks to you. With the knowledge and vocabulary in this post, though, you’ll know to ask for the delicious\u00a0picanh\u00e3<\/em><\/strong> (filet steak) or anything else your heart (or rather, stomach) desires.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations! You’re now ready to speak about Portuguese and Brazilian food!<\/p>\n

Has this post made you hungry for a traditional dish or two? Then go out and experience some with your newly acquired Portuguese food vocabulary words!<\/p>\n

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