Portuguese Phrase
Quero mais molho.
Meaning
Literally ‘I want more sauce.’ The speaker is asking for an additional serving of sauce, usually at a meal where sauce is a key accompaniment.
When to use
Use this phrase at a restaurant, at a family dinner, or any situation where you need extra sauce for your food. It’s informal but perfectly polite when paired with ‘por favor’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queromaismolho
Quero (verb querer)
‘Quero’ is the first‑person singular present of ‘querer’ (to want). It is used to express a personal desire.
mais (adverb)
‘mais’ means ‘more’ and modifies the noun that follows, indicating a greater quantity.
molho (noun, masculine)
‘molho’ means ‘sauce’. It is a masculine singular noun, so it does not need an article when used after ‘mais’.
🗨In Conversation
Quero mais molho, por favor.
I’d like more sauce, please.
Claro, já trago mais.
Sure, I’ll bring some more right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Quer mais molho.
‘Quer’ is the third‑person singular form; you need the first‑person ‘quero’ to say ‘I want’.
Mais molho?
Adding a question mark turns the statement into a question; use a polite request instead, e.g., ‘Quero mais molho, por favor.’
Quero mais molhos.
‘Molhos’ is plural; the sentence refers to a single type of sauce, so keep it singular unless you specifically want multiple sauces.
↔Alternatives
Pode me trazer mais molho?
Could you bring me more sauce?
Gostaria de mais molho.
I would like more sauce.
Preciso de mais molho.
I need more sauce.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil sauces (molho de tomate, molho de pimenta, molho à base de azeite, etc.) are often served on the side. It’s common to ask for extra sauce with a friendly tone and a ‘por favor’. In more formal settings you might say ‘Poderia me trazer mais molho, por favor?’ to sound extra courteous.