Portuguese Phrase
Tem opções veganas?
Meaning
A polite, informal way to ask a restaurant or café staff whether they have any dishes that are vegan. It assumes the speaker is looking for plant‑based, animal‑product‑free meals.
When to use
Use this question when you are at a restaurant, food market, or any food‑service setting and want to quickly find out if vegan dishes are on the menu. It works well in casual conversations and is perfectly understood across Brazil and Portugal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temopçõesveganas?
Ter (tem)
The verb 'ter' in third‑person singular (tem) is commonly used to ask if something exists, similar to 'there is/are' in English.
Opções (noun)
A plural noun meaning 'options' or 'choices'; it requires adjectives that agree in number and gender.
Veganas (adjective)
An adjective meaning 'vegan', matching the feminine plural form of the noun it modifies (opções).
🗨In Conversation
Tem opções veganas?
Do you have vegan options?
Sim, temos salada de quinoa e um hambúrguer de grão‑de‑bico.
Yes, we have quinoa salad and a chick‑pea burger.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem opções veganos?
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun 'opções'.
Tem opções vegana?
Missing the plural 's' on the adjective; it must be 'veganas'.
Tem opções vegano?
Incorrect gender; 'veganas' matches the feminine noun 'opções'.
↔Alternatives
Existem opções veganas?
Are there vegan options?
Há opções veganas?
Are there vegan options?
Vocês oferecem opções veganas?
Do you offer vegan options?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, many restaurants now label vegan dishes with a green leaf symbol (folha verde) or the word 'vegano'. In Portugal, you might also hear 'opções sem carne' (options without meat) as a broader term. Using 'Tem opções veganas?' is friendly and informal; for a more formal setting, opt for 'Existem opções veganas?' or 'Vocês oferecem opções veganas?'.