Portuguese Phrase
Eles têm opções vegetarianas?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether 'they'—usually a restaurant, café, or any food‑service place—offer vegetarian dishes. It is a polite, neutral way to check the menu for plant‑based choices.
When to use
Use this question when you are at a restaurant, food stall, hotel buffet, or any situation where you need to know if vegetarian meals are available. It works both in casual conversation with friends and in more formal settings with staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elestêmopçõesvegetarianas?
Eles (subject pronoun)
Third‑person plural pronoun meaning 'they'. In Portuguese it is often omitted when the verb conjugation is clear, but it can be kept for emphasis.
têm (present of ter)
Third‑person plural present of the verb 'ter' (to have). Note the circumflex accent on the 'e' (têm) to mark the stressed vowel.
opções (noun, plural)
A feminine plural noun meaning 'options' or 'choices'. It requires a plural article or adjective.
vegetarianas (adjective agreement)
Feminine plural adjective that must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (opções).
Question mark placement
Portuguese uses an opening question mark (¿) only in Spanish. Here we use only the closing '?' as in English.
🗨In Conversation
Eles têm opções vegetarianas?
Do they have vegetarian options?
Sim, temos salada de quinoa, hambúrguer de grão‑de‑bico e um prato de legumes grelhados.
Yes, we have quinoa salad, a chickpea burger, and a grilled vegetable dish.
✕Common Mistakes
Eles tem opções vegetarianas?
Missing the circumflex accent; 'tem' (without accent) is the third‑person singular form meaning 'he/she/it has'.
Eles tem opções vegetarianas?
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use 'têm' for 'eles'.
Eles têm opção vegetarianas?
The adjective must match the noun in gender and number; use 'vegetarianas' (plural) with 'opções'.
↔Alternatives
Vocês têm opções vegetarianas?
Do you (plural) have vegetarian options?
Há opções vegetarianas?
Are there vegetarian options?
Existe alguma opção vegetariana?
Is there any vegetarian option?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, vegetarianism and veganism have become increasingly popular, especially in larger cities. Many menus now include a small 'V' or the word 'vegetariano' next to suitable dishes. When asking staff, using the polite form 'vocês' (you all) is common, but 'eles' works well when you refer to the establishment as a third‑person entity. Remember to keep a friendly tone; a smile goes a long way!