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Portuguese Phrase

Tá tudo bem com a sua comida?

/ta ˈtu.du ˈbẽj̃ kõ a ˈsu.a koˈmi.da/
Meaning"Is everything okay with your food?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the listener’s food is okay, i.e., if it tastes good, is prepared correctly, or if there are any problems with it. It’s a friendly, informal way to check on someone’s meal.

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When to use

Use this phrase in casual settings – at a family dinner, when you’re sharing a plate with a friend, or when a host wants to make sure the guest is satisfied with the food. It’s not appropriate in very formal or written contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tátudobemcomasuacomida?

1

Tá (está)

"Tá" is the colloquial contraction of the verb "estar" in the third‑person singular, used in informal spoken Brazilian Portuguese.

2

tudo bem

The phrase "tudo bem" literally means "everything good" and works as a quick check on the state of something.

3

com + artigo + substantivo

The preposition "com" (with) is followed by the definite article "a" because "comida" is feminine; together they form the prepositional phrase "com a sua comida".

4

possessivo sua

"Sua" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies – here "comida" (feminine singular).

🗨In Conversation

A

Tá tudo bem com a sua comida?

Is everything okay with your food?

Sim, está deliciosa! Obrigado.

Yes, it’s delicious! Thank you.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tá tudo bem com sua comida?

    Missing the definite article "a" before "sua comida"; the correct prepositional phrase is "com a sua comida".

  • Tá tudo bem na sua comida?

    The preposition "na" (in the) changes the meaning; it would ask if something is inside the food, not if the food is okay.

  • Está tudo bem com a sua comida?

    Grammatically correct but sounds more formal; using "tá" makes it sound natural in everyday conversation.

↔Alternatives

  • Está tudo bem com a sua comida?

    Is everything okay with your food?

  • A sua comida está boa?

    Is your food good?

  • Você gostou da comida?

    Did you like the food?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, "tá" is used almost everywhere in spoken language, even in professional settings, but you’ll hear the full "está" in more formal contexts or on TV news. When asking about food, Brazilians often add a smile or a slight nod, showing genuine concern for the guest’s comfort. Also, note that "comida" can refer to a specific dish or the whole meal, depending on context.