How to Say ‘What do you recommend?’ in Portuguese
O que você recomenda?
💬 Usage Tip: Use 'você' for formal settings, 'tu' otherwise.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Locals love suggesting specialties, especially in cafes and restaurants.
Phrase Breakdown
O que
Você
Recomenda?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
The
Used to refer to something specific.
O café aqui é ótimo.
The coffee here is great.
que
[keh]
What
Used to ask for information about something.
O que você prefere?
What do you prefer?
você
[voh-seh]
You
Referring to the person the speaker is addressing.
Você gosta de café forte?
Do you like strong coffee?
recomenda
[heh-kom-en-dah]
Recommend
To suggest that someone should choose something.
Eu recomendo o expresso.
I recommend the espresso.
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