comida para viagem
/koˈmi.dɐ pa.ɾɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/word by word
The English phrase "take away food" is translated into Portuguese as comida para viagem.
comida para viagem is used to describe food that is bought from a restaurant to be eaten in a different location. If you are ordering food to take away, you can use the verb pedir (to order) with the phrase para viagem.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase comida para viagem literally translates to "food for travel".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, marmitex is a popular term for 'take away food' referring to a pre-packed meal in a container. In both Portugal and Brazil, para levar serves as an informal expression for "for take away".
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈmi.dɐ pa.ɾɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/ (6 syllables, stress on the 2nd syllable)
Did you know?
- While comida para viagem means 'food for travel', the word viagem comes from the Latin viāticum, which originally referred to the money or provisions provided for a journey.
- While comida para viagem is the standard term, a Brazilian professional might use the word marmita to refer to a specific type of take-away meal, which originated from the tin lunchboxes used by manual laborers.
- In Portugal, ordering comida para viagem is common, but you may also see the term take-away used directly in English, as many urban areas have adopted the English term into daily Portuguese speech.
Examples in context
- Por favor, gostaria de pedir comida para levar.Please, I would like to order take away food.
- Você tem um cardápio de comida para levar?Do you have a take away menu?
- Seria possível empacotar a comida para levar?Would it be possible to pack the food for take away?
- Meu restaurante favorito faz um marmitex incrível!My favorite restaurant makes an amazing take away meal!
- Estou com preguiça de cozinhar, então vou pedir um marmitex.I'm too lazy to cook, so I'll order a take away meal.
- Vou querer um pedaço de bolo também, mas para levar.I'll also have a piece of cake, but to go.
- Vou passar naquele restaurante para comprar um marmitex para jantar.I'll stop by that restaurant to buy take away food for dinner.
- Todo domingo, faço questão de pedir marmitex.Every Sunday, I make sure to order take away food.
- Eu quero pedir comida para viagem.I want to order take away food.
- Vocês oferecem comida para viagem?Do you offer take away food?
- A comida para viagem está pronta.The take away food is ready.
Example conversation
At a local restaurant, a couple is deciding what to do.
- CamilaLucas, vamos comer aqui ou pedir comida para viagem?Lucas, are we eating here or ordering take away food?
- LucasPrefiro comida para viagem para comer no sofá.I prefer take away food to eat on the sofa.
- CamilaTudo bem, eu faço o pedido.That is fine, I will place the order.
- LucasObrigado, Camila, você é muito gentil.Thank you, Camila, you are very kind.
