Portuguese Vocabulary: Eating Out

Discover key phrases to enhance your dining experience at Portuguese restaurants.

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Vocabulary List

English Portuguese Pronunciation
menu
menu
appetizers
entradas
entrees
pratos principais
desserts
sobremesas
beverages
bebidas
specials
especiais
reservation
reserva
host hostess
anfitrião anfitriã
waiter waitress
garçom garçonete
table setting
arrumação de mesa
knife
facas
fork
garfo
spoon
colher
napkin
guardanapo
glass
copo
cup
xícara
plate
prato
condiments
condimentos
gratuity
gorjeta
check
conta
corkage fee
taxa de rolha
corkscrew
saca-rolhas
wine list
carta de vinhos
recommendation
recomendação
gluten-free
sem glúten
vegetarian
vegetariano
vegan
vegano
halal
halal
kosher
kosher
spicy
apimentado
mild
suave
rare
mal passado
medium rare
ao ponto para mal passado
medium
ao ponto
well done
bem passado

Cultural Tip: Tipping in Portugal

In Portugal, tipping is not obligatory as a service charge is often included in the bill. However, it is common to leave a small tip of around 5-10% for exceptional service. When paying, you can simply round up the bill or leave some loose change on the table.

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