How to Say ‘Do you prefer’ in Portuguese
Você prefere
💬 Usage Tip: Direct way to ask for someone's choice.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Often used by waiters to ensure customer satisfaction.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Você
[voh-SEH]
Do you prefer
A question phrase to inquire about someone's preference.
Você prefere cappuccino ou café preto?
Do you prefer cappuccino or black coffee?
prefere
[preh-FEH-reh]
Prefer
Used to ask for someone's choice between options.
Você prefere café com leite ou sem?
Do you prefer coffee with milk or without?
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