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Portuguese Phrase

Tem alguma receita boa?

/tẽ aɫˈɡũɐ ʁeˈsejtɐ ˈboɐ/
Meaning"Do you have any good recipe?"
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Meaning

Literally ‘Do you have any good recipe?’, this phrase is used to ask someone if they know or can share a tasty cooking recipe. It can refer to any dish, from a quick snack to a family‑secret main course.

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When to use

Use it in informal conversations with friends, family, or fellow food‑enthusiasts, especially when you’re looking for cooking ideas or want to exchange culinary tips.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Temalgumareceitaboa?

1

Ter (tem)

Third‑person singular of the verb *ter*; in questions it works like the English ‘do you have’.

2

Alguma (indefinite adjective)

Used before a singular feminine noun to mean ‘any’ or ‘some’; agrees in gender and number with the noun.

3

Receita (noun)

A feminine noun meaning ‘recipe’; the object of the verb *ter*.

4

Boa (adjective after noun)

In Portuguese adjectives usually follow the noun; *boa* agrees with *receita* in gender and number.

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Question mark placement

Only one question mark is needed at the end of the sentence in Portuguese.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tem alguma receita boa?

Do you have any good recipe?

Sim, eu tenho um molho de tomate incrível que a minha avó me ensinou.

Yes, I have an amazing tomato sauce recipe my grandmother taught me.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Há alguma receita boa?

    ‘Há’ means ‘there is/are’ and cannot replace ‘tem’ when you’re asking if someone possesses something.

  • Tem alguma receita boas?

    The adjective must agree with the singular noun *receita*; use *boa*, not *boas*.

  • Tem alguma receita bom?

    Adjectives must match gender; *bom* is masculine, while *receita* is feminine.

↔Alternatives

  • Você tem alguma receita boa?

    Do you have any good recipe?

  • Conhece alguma receita boa?

    Do you know any good recipe?

  • Tem alguma boa receita?

    Do you have any good recipe?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, sharing recipes is a common way to bond with friends and family. It’s perfectly normal to ask for a recipe in a casual setting, and people often respond with a story about how the dish is prepared or its family origins. Keep the tone friendly and be ready to reciprocate with a recipe of your own!