Um café
A coffee
Language note: In Portugal, ordering 'um café' typically means you're asking for an espresso.
Culture note: Portuguese cafes serve 'bicas' or 'um café' which is similar to espresso.
Context: You decide to order a coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Um
[oom]
A
Used to refer to any one example of a category.
Eu vou querer um café, por favor.
I will want a coffee, please.
café
[kah-FEH]
Coffee
A popular caffeinated beverage.
Gostaria de um café com leite.
I would like a coffee with milk.
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