cerveja grande
/seʁˈve.ʒɐ ˈɡɾɐ̃.d͡ʒi/word by word
The English phrase "large beer" is cerveja grande in Portuguese.
The phrase cerveja grande refers to a beer served in a glass or bottle that is a larger size than the standard option.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, Uma Breja Grande is an informal way to ask for a large beer.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of cerveja grande is /seʁˈve.ʒɐ ˈɡɾɐ̃.dʒi/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
When do people say it?
When making a toast, you can say Saúde! to mean "Cheers!" in Portuguese.
Did you know?
- In Portugal, if you want a large beer, you might specifically ask for a imperial if you want a small draught, but for a larger size, you would ask for a jarra, which means 'pitcher'.
- While cerveja grande is grammatically correct, in many Brazilian beach kiosks, you might hear people simply ask for a caneca, which refers specifically to the large glass mugs used for draught beer.
- In Portuguese, the adjective grande can also be used figuratively to describe a person of great character or importance, not just physical size.
Examples in context
- Boa noite! Poderia me trazer uma cerveja grande, por favor?Good evening! Could you bring me a large beer, please?
- Claro! Traga uma breja grande pra mim!Of course! Bring me a large beer!
- A cerveja grande é mais cara.The large beer is more expensive.
Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are at a bar deciding what to drink.
- FelipeJuliana, você quer uma cerveja pequena ou uma cerveja grande?Juliana, do you want a small beer or a large beer?
- JulianaEu prefiro uma cerveja grande, por favor.I prefer a large beer, please.
- FelipeTudo bem, vou pedir para nós dois.Alright, I will order for both of us.
- JulianaObrigada, Felipe!Thanks, Felipe!
