Portuguese Phrase
Você tem opções vegetarianas?
Meaning
A polite way to ask a server, shopkeeper, or host whether they offer dishes or products that are suitable for vegetarians. The question is neutral and can be used in any setting where food choices are discussed.
When to use
Use this phrase in restaurants, cafés, buffets, or food markets when you want to know if a menu includes vegetarian dishes. It’s also handy when traveling, at a friend’s house, or when ordering take‑out.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vocêtemopçõesvegetarianas?
Você (pronoun)
Second‑person singular pronoun, commonly used in Brazil for informal but polite address.
tem (present of ter)
Third‑person singular present of the verb *ter* (to have). It agrees with the subject *você*.
opções (noun, feminine plural)
A plural, feminine noun meaning ‘options’; it requires a matching adjective.
vegetarianas (adjective agreement)
Feminine plural form of *vegetariano*; it must agree in gender and number with *opções*.
Question mark placement
In Portuguese, a question mark is placed only at the end of the sentence (the opening *¿* does not exist).
🗨In Conversation
Você tem opções vegetarianas?
Do you have vegetarian options?
Sim, temos salada, risoto de cogumelos e hambúrguer de grão‑de‑bico.
Yes, we have salad, mushroom risotto, and a chickpea burger.
✕Common Mistakes
Você tem opções vegetariano?
The adjective must agree with the plural noun *opções*; use *vegetarianas*.
Você tem opções vegetariana?
If you keep the noun singular, the adjective must also be singular: *opção vegetariana*.
Você opções vegetarianas?
Do not drop the verb; the question needs a verb to be grammatical.
↔Alternatives
Há opções vegetarianas?
Are there vegetarian options?
Vocês oferecem opções vegetarianas?
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Existe algum prato vegetariano?
Is there any vegetarian dish?
Cultural Tip
Vegetarianism is increasingly popular in Brazil, especially in larger cities. Many restaurants label dishes with a small leaf icon or the word *vegetariano*. Remember that *vegetariano* usually includes dairy and eggs, while *vegano* excludes all animal products. When you ask for "opções vegetarianas," you’ll often be offered dishes like salads, rice‑bean bowls, or tofu‑based meals.