Portuguese Phrase
Esses ingredientes são veganos?
Meaning
This question asks whether the listed ingredients are vegan, i.e., free from any animal products or by‑products. It’s a direct way to verify the suitability of food for a vegan diet.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re reading a product label, asking a chef or vendor, or checking a recipe to make sure nothing animal‑derived is hidden in the ingredients list.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Essesingredientessãoveganos?
Esses (demonstrative pronoun)
Used to point out specific items that are near the speaker or already mentioned; agrees in gender and number with the noun.
ingredientes (noun, plural)
A masculine plural noun meaning 'ingredients'; the article or demonstrative must match its gender and number.
são (verb ser, 3rd person plural)
The present‑tense form of 'ser' used for permanent characteristics; matches a plural subject.
veganos (adjective, plural)
Adjective meaning 'vegan'; it agrees in number (and gender, if needed) with the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
Esses ingredientes são veganos?
Are these ingredients vegan?
Sim, todos são à base de plantas.
Yes, they’re all plant‑based.
✕Common Mistakes
Esses ingredientes é vegano?
Use 'são' for a plural subject; 'é' is singular.
Esses ingredientes são vegano?
The adjective must agree in number with the plural noun.
Essas ingredientes são veganos?
‘Essas’ is feminine; ‘ingredientes’ is masculine, so the demonstrative must be masculine.
↔Alternatives
Esses itens são veganos?
Are these items vegan?
Esses produtos são veganos?
Are these products vegan?
Esses componentes são veganos?
Are these components vegan?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, vegan labeling is becoming more common, but there’s no legal definition yet. Many brands add a small leaf or the word ‘vegano’ on the front of the package. When you ask ‘Esses ingredientes são veganos?’, you’ll often get a quick answer, but it’s still wise to double‑check for hidden animal derivatives like caseína, gelatina or mel.