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- Lucas: Bem-vindos de volta! You're back for episode 17 of Learn Portuguese with Fexingo. And Luna, I have a feeling today's topic is going to be very popular. Luna: Oh yeah? What is it? Lucas: Coffee. We're going to learn how to order a coffee in Portuguese. Luna: Okay, yes. That is essential. I love coffee. Lucas: And this is something you will actually use if you visit Portugal or Brazil. So first phrase: 'Um café, por favor.' Can you say it with me? Luna: Um café, por favor. Lucas: Um café, por favor. Luna: Um café, por favor. Lucas: That's it. 'Um café' means 'one coffee.' 'Por favor' is 'please.' So you're saying 'One coffee, please.' Luna: Got it. Um café, por favor. Easy. Lucas: Now, what if you want milk in your coffee? You say 'Com leite.' Let's try that. Luna: Com leite. Lucas: Com leite. 'Com' means 'with,' 'leite' means 'milk.' So 'with milk.' Luna: Com leite. So I could say 'Um café com leite, por favor'? Lucas: Exactly! 'Um café com leite, por favor.' Perfect. That is a common order. Or just 'Um café, por favor' if you want it black. Luna: Okay. And then I need to pay. How do I ask the price? Lucas: Great question. You say 'Quanto é?' That means 'How much is it?' Luna: Quanto é? Lucas: Quanto é? Can you repeat it one more time? Luna: Quanto é? Yeah, that sounds nice. Lucas: Let me put it all together in a tiny scene. You walk into a café. You say 'Um café, por favor.' The barista asks 'Com leite?' You say 'Sim, com leite.' Then you ask 'Quanto é?' And they tell you the price. Luna: Oh, that's cute. Let me try the whole thing. Um café, por favor. Com leite. Quanto é? Lucas: Perfect! You're ready to order. Let's do it one more time slowly. Um café, por favor… com leite… quanto é? Luna: Um café, por favor. Com leite. Quanto é? Lucas: Amazing. Now, a little culture note: In Portugal, a 'café' is a small espresso. If you want a bigger one like an American coffee, you might ask for 'um carioca' or 'um abatanado.' But for today, just knowing 'um café' will get you far. Luna: Good to know. So I'll stick with um café com leite. Lucas: And don't forget 'Quanto é?' before you pay. Alright, let's review once more. First phrase? Luna: Um café, por favor. Lucas: Second? Luna: Com leite. Lucas: And third? Luna: Quanto é? Lucas: That's it for today. Practice these three, and you'll be ready for your next coffee run. Thanks for listening to Learn Portuguese with Fexingo. Até logo! Luna: Até logo! And um café, por favor!