café da manhã
breakfast
Pronunciation
/ka.ˈfɛ da mɐ.ˈɲɐ̃/
Cultural Note
In Brazil, 'café da manhã' literally means 'morning coffee,' reflecting how central coffee is to the meal. A typical Brazilian breakfast includes bread, butter, cheese, ham, fruit, and of course, coffee with milk. In Portugal, breakfast is called 'pequeno-almoço' (small lunch), a completely different term.
📝 Example Sentences
O café da manhã é a refeição mais importante.
Breakfast is the most important meal.
Eu tomo café da manhã às sete horas.
I have breakfast at seven o'clock.
O hotel tem um ótimo café da manhã.
The hotel has a great breakfast.
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