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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Portuguese with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. Hey everyone! It is so good to be here again. Lucas: It is great to have you. We are picking up right where we left off. Luna: Right. Last time we talked about snowy weather. It was so cold in that episode. Lucas: Yes. But today, we are warming up. We are going to talk about food. Luna: Oh, yes. Food is my favorite topic. What are we eating today? Lucas: We are ordering a very popular Brazilian snack. It is called coxinha. Luna: Coxinha. I love those. They are crispy and delicious. Lucas: They are. And we need to know how to ask for them properly. Luna: Okay. Let's start with the first phrase. How do I ask for one? Lucas: You say: Um frango, por favor. Luna: Um frango, por favor. Lucas: Good. That means chicken, please. In Brazil, you often just ask for the filling. Luna: So I don't say 'I want a coxinha'? Just 'a chicken'? Lucas: Exactly. If you are at a busy spot, short is better. Um frango, por favor. Luna: Um frango, por favor. Got it. Simple and direct. Lucas: Now, there is a small detail. Do you want fries with that? Luna: Oh, yes! Fries are important. How do I ask for that? Lucas: You say: Com batata palito? Luna: Com batata palito? Lucas: Yes. Batata palito means shoestring fries or thin fries. Luna: Com batata palito. That sounds fancy. Lucas: It is common. You can combine them. Um frango, com batata palito, por favor. Luna: Um frango, com batata palito, por favor. Okay, I feel confident. Lucas: But wait. The server will ask you something next. Luna: What do they ask? Lucas: They ask if you are staying or taking it away. Para comer aqui ou para levar? Luna: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Lucas: This means 'To eat here or to take away?' Luna: Ah, I see. So if I want to stay, I say 'comer aqui'? Lucas: Yes. Para comer aqui. And if I leave, para levar. Luna: Para levar. That makes sense. I usually take mine home. Lucas: Okay. Now, before you pay, you might want to check the price. Luna: Yes. Money matters. How do I ask the cost? Lucas: You say: Quanto custa? Luna: Quanto custa? Lucas: Simple. How much does it cost? Luna: Quanto custa? Easy. I remember that one. Lucas: Finally, when you get your food, you say thank you. Luna: Obrigado. Lucas: Obrigado. Or obrigada if you are female. Since I am Lucas, I say obrigado. Luna: Right. Obrigada. Okay, let's review the whole set. Lucas: Let's do it together. Um frango, por favor. Luna: Um frango, por favor. Lucas: Com batata palito? Luna: Com batata palito? Lucas: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Luna: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Lucas: Quanto custa? Luna: Quanto custa? Lucas: Obrigado. Luna: Obrigado. Wow, that felt smooth. Lucas: It did. You are doing great, Luna. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. I really want to try making these at home now. Lucas: Maybe later. For now, let's keep practicing. Luna: Sure. I am ready for more. Lucas: Before we go, I have a quick thought about our show. Luna: Oh, what is it? Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language... Luna: Yeah, it has been really helpful for me too. Lucas: We appreciate any support. You can buy us a coffee at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: That keeps the episodes coming. Thank you for listening. Lucas: Back to practice. Um frango, por favor. Luna: Um frango, por favor. Lucas: Again. Um frango, por favor. Luna: Um frango, por favor. Lucas: Good. Now the fries part. Com batata palito? Luna: Com batata palito? Lucas: Yes. Com batata palito? Luna: Com batata palito? Lucas: Perfect. Now the location question. Para comer aqui ou para levar? Luna: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Lucas: For here or to go. Para comer aqui ou para levar? Luna: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Lucas: Very good. Now the price. Quanto custa? Luna: Quanto custa? Lucas: How much? Quanto custa? Luna: Quanto custa? Lucas: And the thanks. Obrigado. Luna: Obrigado. Lucas: Obrigado. Luna: Obrigado. Lucas: One last combination. Imagine you are hungry. Luna: I am always hungry. Go ahead. Lucas: You say: Um frango, com batata palito, por favor. Luna: Um frango, com batata palito, por favor. Lucas: Then you ask: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Luna: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Lucas: Then: Quanto custa? Luna: Quanto custa? Lucas: And finally: Obrigado. Luna: Obrigado. Lucas: You nailed it. Luna: I think I got it. It flows well. Lucas: It does. Repetition helps. Say it again. Luna: Um frango, por favor. Lucas: Um frango, por favor. Luna: Com batata palito? Lucas: Com batata palito? Luna: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Lucas: Para comer aqui ou para levar? Luna: Quanto custa? Lucas: Quanto custa? Luna: Obrigado. Lucas: Obrigado. Luna: That was fun. Ordering snacks is easier now. Lucas: It is. You are building confidence every day. Luna: I hope so. See you next time, Lucas. Lucas: See you next time. Keep practicing.