Portuguese Phrase
Esse prato tem nozes?
Meaning
A question asking whether the dish being served contains nuts. It is used to check for allergens or personal preferences before eating.
When to use
Use this phrase in a restaurant, at a friend's house, or any situation where you need to confirm the ingredients of a dish, especially if you have a nut allergy or simply dislike nuts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Essepratotemnozes?
Esse vs. Este
"Esse" points to something closer to the listener, while "Este" points to something closer to the speaker. Both are acceptable in a restaurant setting.
Ter (present tense)
"Tem" is the third‑person singular present form of "ter" and is used for statements and questions about a single subject.
Noun plural – nozes
"Nozes" is the plural of "noz" (nut). When asking about the presence of any nuts, the plural form is standard.
Question intonation
In spoken Portuguese, raise your intonation at the end of the sentence to signal a question, even though the written form uses a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Esse prato tem nozes?
Does this dish have nuts?
Não, não tem. É feito só com legumes.
No, it doesn't. It's made only with vegetables.
✕Common Mistakes
Esse prato têm nozes?
Use "tem" (third‑person singular of ter) for a question; avoid "têm" which is plural.
Esse prato tem noz?
If you mean "nut" in the generic sense, "nozes" is correct; do not use "noz" (singular) unless you are asking about a single nut.
Aquele prato tem nozes?
Use "Esse" for something near the listener; if the dish is on the menu in front of you, "Este" is also acceptable.
↔Alternatives
Este prato contém nozes?
Does this dish contain nuts?
Tem nozes neste prato?
Are there nuts in this dish?
Esse prato tem algum tipo de noz?
Does this dish have any kind of nut?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, many traditional dishes (like feijoada or certain desserts) may include nuts, so it’s polite to ask about allergens. Brazilians appreciate when you show concern for your health, and waitstaff will usually respond with a clear "sim" or "não". In the South of Brazil, "nozes" often refers specifically to walnuts, while in the North it can also include Brazil nuts.