cerveja
neutral
The word for beer in Portugal is cerveja. When you order a small draught beer you say uma imperial in Lisbon and the south, or um fino in the north. It is also called imperial and fino.
Meaning: alcoholic drink (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| cerveja | neutral |
| imperial | draught, Lisbon and south |
| fino | draught, north |
In a café you ask Uma cerveja, por favor for a bottle. Uma imperial is a small glass of draught beer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The two big Portuguese brands are Sagres and Super Bock. People in the north often ask for um fino, and in Porto uma Super Bock is a common order.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cerveja is feminine, so you say uma cerveja.
Did you know?
- Lupini beans, called tremoços, are a classic snack served with beer in Portugal.
Examples in context
- Uma cerveja fresca, por favor.A cold beer, please.
- Vamos beber um fino.Let us have a draught beer.
Example conversation
Nuno and his friend André order beers from the Empregado (waiter) at a terrace in Lisbon.
- EmpregadoBoa tarde. O que vão beber?Good afternoon. What will you drink?
- NunoDuas imperiais, se faz favor.Two draught beers, please.
- AndréE uns tremoços.And some lupini beans.
