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Um cafezinho
Literal meaning: "A little coffee"
A little coffee (Brazil)
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What does it mean?
"Cafezinho" is the small, strong, sweet coffee Brazilians drink constantly — and offering one is a basic act of hospitality. Being offered a cafezinho when visiting someone's home or office is a sign of warmth, not just a beverage.
How to use it
Warm and everyday. Accepting a cafezinho when offered is generally seen as polite.
Example sentences
Would you like a coffee?
Aceita um cafezinho?
I'll have a little coffee, please.
Eu quero um cafezinho, por favor.
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