Vegetables
Mastering Portuguese opens up a world of culinary opportunities in Brazil and Portugal, particularly when it comes to vegetables. Whether you're looking to enhance your dining experience by understanding local recipes or planning a trip to these countries, being able to communicate about vegetables will make your interactions more enjoyable and authentic. Portuguese cuisine features a wide variety of fresh vegetables that are often used in unique ways, such as the popular use of coentro (cilantro) and camotes (sweet potatoes).
For food enthusiasts and chefs, knowing Portuguese can help you navigate markets or describe ingredients more accurately. During your travels, you'll be able to ask for specific types of vegetables with ease, ensuring that you try all the local specialties. Additionally, if you're interested in cooking classes or food tours, speaking Portuguese will allow you to engage more deeply with your instructors and fellow participants, making the experience even richer.
I would like some carrots.
Gostaria de algumas cenouras.
Can I have some cucumbers?
Posso ter algumas cenouras?
Do you have any celery?
Você tem alguma cenoura?
Could I get a few potatoes?
Poderia me dar algumas batatas?
I need some green beans.
Preciso de algumas ervilhas-verdes.
What about a bunch of asparagus?
Que tal um punhado de espargos?
Do you have any broccoli?
Você tem alguma brócolis?
Would you recommend some cauliflower?
Você recomendaria alguns couve-flor?
Can I have some peas?
Posso ter algumas ervilhas?
How about a serving of spinach?
Como uma porção de couve?
Do you have any artichokes?
Você tem algúns palópios?
Could I get some brussels sprouts?
Podia pegar algumas brocas?
I'd like some fennel.
Gostaria de algum feno.
Are there any turnips available?
Há algum reningo disponível?
Do you have some leeks?
Você tem algumas cebolas-porção?
Could I try some radishes?
Podia tentar algumas cenouras?
How about a small portion of mushrooms?
Como uma pequena porção de cogumelos?
Can I have an order of corn?
Posso pedir um prato de milho?
Would you recommend some green peppers?
Você recomendaria algumas pimentas verdes?
I'd like to add some olives.
Gostaria de adicionar algumas azeitonas.