Portuguese Phrase
Desculpa, hoje só tem bebidas geladas.
Meaning
A polite way to tell someone that, unfortunately, the only drinks available today are cold ones. It combines an apology with a brief explanation of the limited menu.
When to use
Use this sentence in cafés, restaurants, or events when a customer asks for a hot beverage or a specific drink that isn’t being served that day. It’s informal but courteous, suitable for everyday interactions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Desculpa,hojesótembebidasgeladas.
Desculpa vs Desculpe
"Desculpa" is informal (used with friends), while "Desculpe" is the polite/formal version.
Só (only)
"Só" placed before the verb emphasizes that nothing else is available.
Tem (ter) for existence
In colloquial Portuguese, "tem" can replace "há" to indicate existence: "tem bebidas" = "there are drinks".
Adjective agreement
The adjective "geladas" must agree in gender and number with "bebidas" (feminine plural).
🗨In Conversation
Desculpa, hoje só tem bebidas geladas.
Sorry, today we only have cold drinks.
Tudo bem, então eu vou querer um suco de laranja gelado.
No problem, then I’ll have a cold orange juice.
✕Common Mistakes
Desculpa, hoje só tem bebidas geladas.
Use "Desculpe" in formal contexts; "Desculpa" is informal.
Desculpa, hoje só tem bebidas geladas.
For a more neutral statement you can use "há" instead of "tem".
Desculpa, hoje só tem bebidas gelado.
The adjective must agree with "bebidas" (feminine plural), so it should be "geladas".
↔Alternatives
Desculpe, hoje só há bebidas geladas.
Sorry, today there are only cold drinks.
Desculpa, hoje só temos bebidas frias.
Sorry, today we only have cold drinks.
Peço desculpas, hoje só servimos bebidas geladas.
I apologize, today we only serve cold drinks.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil the climate is often hot, so cafés and restaurants usually offer a wide range of "bebidas geladas" (cold drinks) such as juices, sodas, and iced coffees. "Gelada" can also refer to ice cream, but when paired with "bebidas" it always means the drink is served chilled. Choose "Desculpe" in formal settings like business meetings or when speaking to older strangers.