para viagem
/pa.ɾɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/word by word
The Portuguese term for takeaway is para viagem.
para viagem is used when ordering food to be eaten elsewhere, such as at home or in a park.
Meaning: meal bought to be eaten elsewhere (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase para viagem literally translates to 'for travel'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the term para levar can be used when asking for a takeaway. In Brazil, the term delivery is often used instead of takeaway.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pa.ɾɐ viˈa.ʒẽj̃/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word viagem in 'para viagem' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'voyage', both tracing back to the Latin 'viaticum'.
- The word viagem ends in a nasalized 'm', which is a sound that does not exist in English and requires air to pass through your nose.
- The word viagem is a noun, but if you want to use the verb 'to travel', the spelling and sound change completely to viajar.
Examples in context
- Dá para embalar para levar?Can you pack it to take away?
- Posso pedir para viagem?Can I order it to go?
- Para viagem, por favor.Takeaway, please.
- Eu quero pedir comida para viagem.I want to order food to take away.
- Você prefere comer aqui ou para viagem?Do you prefer to eat here or to take away?
- Pedimos um hambúrguer para viagem ontem.We ordered a hamburger to take away yesterday.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- BeatrizGabriel, você está com fome?Gabriel, are you hungry?
- GabrielSim, vamos pedir algo para viagem?Yes, shall we order something to take away?
- BeatrizBoa ideia, eu escolho a pizza.Good idea, I will choose the pizza.
- GabrielPerfeito, eu faço o pedido agora.Perfect, I will place the order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (para, viagem) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries para, viagem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
