Portuguese Phrase
Muitas vezes levo sobras de casa.
Meaning
The sentence means “I often bring home leftovers.” It expresses a habitual action of taking food that was not finished at a restaurant, a friend's house, or any other place back to one’s own home.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain a regular habit of saving uneaten food for later, especially when talking about budgeting, reducing waste, or simply sharing a personal routine with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Muitasvezeslevosobrasdecasa
Adverbial phrase of frequency
"Muitas vezes" means "many times" or "often" and is placed before the verb to indicate frequency.
Verb conjugation (present indicative)
"levo" is the first‑person singular present indicative of "levar" (to take, to bring).
Noun plural agreement
"sobras" is the plural of "sobra" (leftover), agreeing with the idea of multiple leftover items.
Prepositional phrase "de casa"
"de" links the noun "sobras" to its origin, "casa" (home), meaning "from home".
🗨In Conversation
Muitas vezes levo sobras de casa.
I often bring home leftovers.
Que ótimo! Assim você economiza e ajuda o meio ambiente.
That's great! That way you save money and help the environment.
✕Common Mistakes
Muitas vezes levo sobra de casa.
Do not use the singular "sobra" unless you refer to a single item.
Muitas vezes levo sobras casa.
The preposition "de" is required; omitting it changes the meaning.
Muitas vezes levo sobras de casa.
Make sure the verb matches the subject; "levo" is correct for "eu".
↔Alternatives
Frequentemente levo restos de casa.
I frequently bring home leftovers.
Costumo levar as sobras para casa.
I usually take the leftovers home.
Levo as sobras para casa muitas vezes.
I take the leftovers home many times.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, taking leftovers home is common and socially acceptable. It’s often seen as a sign of practicality and respect for food, especially in families that value reducing waste. However, in more formal settings (e.g., upscale restaurants), asking for "sobras" might be considered impolite, so gauge the context first.