Portuguese Phrase
Esta sobremesa tem nozes?
Meaning
A polite question asking whether the dessert you are looking at contains nuts. It’s especially useful for checking ingredients when you have a nut allergy or simply want to know the flavor profile.
When to use
Use this sentence in cafés, restaurants, bakeries, or at a friend’s house when you’re about to order or try a dessert and need to confirm if it includes nuts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estasobremesatemnozes?
Esta (demonstrative adjective)
Used to point out a specific feminine noun; agrees in gender and number with "sobremesa".
sobremesa (noun, feminine)
Means "dessert"; feminine, so it takes "esta" not "este".
tem (verb ter, 3rd person singular)
Present tense of "ter" meaning "has"; used for possession or inclusion.
nozes (noun, plural)
Plural of "noz" (nut); refers to nuts in general, often walnuts.
🗨In Conversation
Esta sobremesa tem nozes?
Does this dessert have nuts?
Sim, tem nozes, mas também tem chocolate.
Yes, it has nuts, but it also has chocolate.
✕Common Mistakes
Esta sobremesa é nozes?
Use "tem" (have) not "é" (is) for possession.
Este sobremesa tem nozes?
"Sobremesa" is feminine, so the demonstrative must be "esta".
Esta sobremesa tem nozes?
Missing the article "alguma" can sound abrupt; adding "alguma" makes it softer.
↔Alternatives
Esta sobremesa contém nozes?
Does this dessert contain nuts?
Esta sobremesa tem alguma noz?
Does this dessert have any nuts?
Esta sobremesa tem nozes?
Does this dessert have nuts?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil many traditional desserts—like pudim, bolo de nozes, or brigadeiro—often include nuts. When traveling, always ask about "nozes" if you have a nut allergy, as the word can refer to walnuts, almonds, or mixed nuts depending on the region. Using the polite "por favor" before the question ("Por favor, esta sobremesa tem nozes?") is common in formal settings.