How to Say ‘Dinner is ready’ in Portuguese
O jantar está pronto
💬 Usage Tip: A call to gather everyone for mealtime.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Dinner time is a moment of togetherness and conversation in Portuguese homes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
The
Definite article used to specify something previously mentioned or known.
O jantar está servido.
The dinner is served.
jantar
[zhahn-tahr]
dinner
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
Hoje, para o jantar, teremos frango.
Today, for dinner, we will have chicken.
está
[ehs-tah]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', used to indicate state or condition.
O jantar está delicioso.
The dinner is delicious.
pronto
[prohn-too]
ready
Completely prepared or in a fit condition for action or use.
O jantar está pronto para ser servido.
The dinner is ready to be served.
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