Travel Portuguese
Reading a Brazilian Menu Without Panic
Olá! Vamos conversar. A Brazilian menu can feel like a culture lesson disguised as a list of dishes. Knowing the common categories rescues your first dinner.
The menu sections
Entradas are starters. Pratos principais are mains. Acompanhamentos are sides. Sobremesas are desserts. Bebidas are drinks.
Prato feito or PF means a full plate with rice, beans, protein and side. Cheap and filling, the staple of working Brazil.
Dishes worth recognizing
Feijoada, moqueca, picanha, pão de queijo, açaí na tigela, brigadeiro. Each carries a region and a story you can ask about.
Vocabulário · Take this with you
O que tem no prato feito hoje?What's in the set meal today?
Frango grelhado, arroz, feijão e salada.Grilled chicken, rice, beans and salad.
Let's practice together
VocêO que tem no prato feito hoje?What's in the set meal today?
GarçomFrango grelhado, arroz, feijão e salada.Grilled chicken, rice, beans and salad.
Adriely, sua professora brasileira. Te vejo na próxima aula.