Portuguese Phrase
Mais alguma coisa?
Meaning
‘Mais alguma coisa?’ is a polite way to ask if the listener would like anything else. It’s commonly heard in restaurants, cafés, shops, or any service setting when the staff wants to be sure the customer’s needs are fully met.
When to use
Use this phrase after you have offered the first item (e.g., a drink, a dish, a product) and want to check whether the other person wants something additional. It works both in formal service contexts and in casual conversation among friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Maisalgumacoisa?
Mais (adverb)
‘Mais’ means ‘more’ and is used here as an adverb modifying the indefinite adjective ‘alguma’.
Alguma (indefinite adjective)
‘Alguma’ is the feminine singular form of the indefinite adjective meaning ‘some/any’. It must agree with the feminine noun that follows.
Coisa (noun)
‘Coisa’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘thing’. The phrase literally translates to ‘more any thing?’
Question formation
In spoken Portuguese the rising intonation at the end signals a question; in writing the question mark is required.
🗨In Conversation
Mais alguma coisa?
Anything else?
Não, só a conta, por favor.
No, just the bill, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Mais algum coisa?
‘Algum’ is masculine; the noun ‘coisa’ is feminine, so you must use ‘alguma’.
Mais alguma coisa.
Without a question mark or rising intonation it reads as a statement, not a question.
Mais alguma coisa, sim?
Adding ‘sim’ turns the phrase into a confirmation question, which changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Algo mais?
Anything more?
Deseja mais alguma coisa?
Would you like anything else?
Precisa de mais alguma coisa?
Do you need anything else?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil it’s considered courteous to ask ‘Mais alguma coisa?’ after serving a customer, but you’ll also hear the more informal ‘Quer mais alguma coisa?’ among friends. In the South of Brazil the phrase can sound a bit formal; locals often just say ‘Algo mais?’ in casual settings. Remember to keep a friendly tone – a smile goes a long way!