Um café
A coffee
Culture note: Coffee culture is big in Portugal, with many variations like 'bica' in Lisbon or 'cimbalino' in Porto.
Context: You decide on a coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Um
[Oom]
A
An indefinite article used before a singular noun.
Eu gostaria de um café, por favor.
I would like a coffee, please.
café
[Kah-feh]
Coffee
A drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Um café pode ser forte ou suave.
A coffee can be strong or mild.
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