मतलब
To eat the first meal of the day.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Breakfast is often eaten at a 'pastelaria'. A typical order is a 'galão' and a 'torrada'. The term 'pequeno-almoço' is standard, following the European Portuguese influence. Brazilians will find 'pequeno-almoço' very formal or strange; they always use 'café da manhã'. Regional breads like 'bolo lêvedo' or 'bolo do caco' are staples of the local pequeno-almoço.
The 'O' is Key
Always say 'o pequeno-almoço'. Without the 'o', it sounds like you are using it as an adjective.
Brazil vs Portugal
If you use this in Brazil, people will know you are a tourist or learned Portuguese in Europe immediately.
मतलब
To eat the first meal of the day.
The 'O' is Key
Always say 'o pequeno-almoço'. Without the 'o', it sounds like you are using it as an adjective.
Brazil vs Portugal
If you use this in Brazil, people will know you are a tourist or learned Portuguese in Europe immediately.
Pastelaria Culture
In Portugal, 'tomar o pequeno-almoço' is often a 10-minute standing affair at a counter. Don't always expect a sit-down meal!
Mata-bicho
If an older person in a village asks if you've 'killed the bug', they are asking if you've had breakfast!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing verb in the correct present tense form.
Eu ______ o pequeno-almoço às oito horas.
The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the verb 'tomar' must be conjugated in the first person singular present: 'tomo'.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I had breakfast' in Portugal?
Ontem de manhã...
In Portugal, 'tomei o pequeno-almoço' is the most idiomatic past tense form, including the definite article.
Complete the dialogue between a hotel guest and a receptionist.
Hóspede: A que horas é o pequeno-almoço? Rececionista: O pequeno-almoço ______ das 7h às 10h.
In a hotel context, breakfast 'is served' (é servido).
Match the phrase to the correct region.
Where would you say 'Tomar o pequeno-almoço'?
This term is used in Portugal and African Lusophone countries, but not typically in Brazil.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Typical Portuguese Breakfast Items
Bebidas
- • Galão
- • Meia de leite
- • Sumo de laranja
Comida
- • Torrada
- • Pastel de nata
- • Pão com manteiga
Portugal vs Brazil
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासEu ______ o pequeno-almoço às oito horas.
The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the verb 'tomar' must be conjugated in the first person singular present: 'tomo'.
Ontem de manhã...
In Portugal, 'tomei o pequeno-almoço' is the most idiomatic past tense form, including the definite article.
Hóspede: A que horas é o pequeno-almoço? Rececionista: O pequeno-almoço ______ das 7h às 10h.
In a hotel context, breakfast 'is served' (é servido).
Where would you say 'Tomar o pequeno-almoço'?
This term is used in Portugal and African Lusophone countries, but not typically in Brazil.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालYes, you can, but 'tomar' is much more common and sounds more natural to native speakers.
Yes, in European Portuguese it is written as 'pequeno-almoço'.
Usually bread (torrada or carcaça) with butter or cheese, and coffee with milk (galão or meia de leite).
No, Brazilians use 'café da manhã'.
Ask: 'A que horas é o pequeno-almoço?'
It's a light breakfast with bread, jam, and coffee, common in European hotels.
No, for lunch we use the verb 'almoçar'.
It's a linguistic habit in Romance languages to 'take' meals, similar to 'prendre' in French.
It is neutral and appropriate for any situation.
Usually between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
No, it's the standard term for all ages.
The verb 'desjejuar' exists but is almost never used in conversation.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Tomar um café
similarTo have a coffee
Almoçar
builds onTo have lunch
Lanchar
similarTo have an afternoon snack
Mata-bicho
slangBreakfast (slang)
Pequeno-almoço buffet
specialized formBuffet breakfast
