café da manhã
Brazil
In Brazil "breakfast" is café da manhã, literally "morning coffee". Brazilians often shorten it to just café when the meaning is clear.
Meaning: morning meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| café da manhã | Brazil |
| Café | short |
A typical meal has coffee, bread, cheese, fruit and sometimes pão de queijo. To have breakfast you say tomar café da manhã.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal people say pequeno-almoço, so café da manhã is a clear Brazilian sign.
Did you know?
- Brazilian coffee is usually sweet and served small, in a cafezinho.
Examples in context
- Eu tomo café da manhã às sete.I have breakfast at seven.
- O café da manhã está pronto.Breakfast is ready.
- O hotel serve café da manhã.The hotel serves breakfast.
Example conversation
A guest asks at a hotel reception in Gramado. Carla is the hotel guest. Jonas is the receptionist.
- CarlaQue horas é o café da manhã?What time is breakfast?
- JonasDas sete às dez.From seven to ten.
- CarlaObrigado.Thank you.
