How to say “What flavors do you have?” in Portuguese

Introduction

Learning how to ask about flavors is one of the most useful beginner phrases when visiting Brazilian shops, bakeries, ice cream stands, or cafés. This article teaches you the right Portuguese sentence, vocabulary, typical replies, useful variations, and simple dialogue examples so you can confidently ask What flavors do you have? in Brazilian Portuguese.

Key phrase: How to ask What flavors do you have?

The most common, polite way to ask What flavors do you have? in Brazilian Portuguese is Quais sabores vocês têm? This is suitable in stores, ice cream shops, bakeries, and markets. It uses the plural informal/respectful form typical for addressing staff.

Breakdown of the phrase

Quais means Which or What (plural). It is used when you expect more than one option.

Sabores means Flavors. This word covers food flavors, scents, and sometimes flavors of drinks.

Vocês means You (plural). In shops you often address staff with vocês or the staff will be multiple people behind the counter.

Têm is the third person plural form of the verb ter (to have). It matches vocês and means have.

Alternative ways to ask the same question

Different contexts call for slightly different phrasing. Here are polite and casual alternatives you will hear in Brazil.

Que sabores vocês têm? — Very similar to the first phrase, slightly more conversational.

Que sabores tem? — Shorter and common, especially when speaking to one vendor informally; technically uses the third person singular but widely used in everyday speech.

Quais sabores você tem? — Use when addressing a single person with você. Useful at small stalls or markets.

Posso ver os sabores? — Can I see the flavors? Polite when asking to look at labels or a display case.

Useful vocabulary for flavor questions

sabores — flavors

sabor — flavor

doce — sweet

salgado — salty or savory

cremoso — creamy

frutado — fruity

chocolate — chocolate

baunilha — vanilla

morango — strawberry

limão — lime or lemon

Common replies from staff

Temos chocolate, baunilha e morango. — We have chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

Temos vários sabores. Quer ver? — We have several flavors. Do you want to see?

Esse aqui é creme, e esse é pistache. — This one is cream, and this one is pistachio.

Hoje tem apenas sabores tradicionais. — Today we only have traditional flavors.

Acabou o de limão. — The lemon one is sold out.

Short dialogues for practice

Scenario: Ice cream shop

Cliente: Quais sabores vocês têm?
Atendente: Temos chocolate, baunilha, morango e pistache. Quer provar algum?

Scenario: Bakery selling brigadeiros or doces

Cliente: Que sabores tem?
Vendedor: Tem brigadeiro tradicional, coco e doce de leite. Quantos quer?

Scenario: Café with flavored drinks

Cliente: Posso ver os sabores de chá?
Barista: Claro. Temos chá de hortelã, chá de camomila e chá verde.

Practical tips for beginners

Use Quais sabores vocês têm? in most stores — it is polite and clear for staff to understand you want a list of options.

If you see a display, follow up with Posso ver os sabores? or Posso experimentar? to ask to try a sample.

When a flavor is sold out, listen for acabou which means finished or sold out. You can ask Tem mais depois? to ask if it will be available later.

To ask for one scoop or portion, say Um sabor, por favor or Uma porção de sabor X, por favor.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Using singular quando you expect multiple options: Avoid asking Que sabor você tem? if you want to know all available flavors. Prefer Quais sabores vocês têm?

Incorrect verb agreement: Match the verb with the pronoun. For example, with vocês use têm, and with você use tem.

Avoid translating word-for-word from English. For instance, What flavors do you have? should usually become Quais sabores vocês têm? rather than a literal rearrangement that sounds unnatural.

Extra phrases to extend conversations

Posso experimentar um pouco? — Can I try a little?

Qual é o mais recomendado? — Which one is most recommended?

Tem opção sem lactose? — Do you have a lactose-free option?

Tem opção sem açúcar? — Do you have a sugar-free option?

Qual é o melhor para criança? — Which is best for a child?

Shopping and menu context examples

On an ice cream menu you might see: chocolate, baunilha, morango, pistache, doce de leite. Ask Quais sabores vocês têm hoje? to confirm daily availability.

At a bakery selling filled pastries: If you want to know jam or cream fillings, ask Que recheios vocês têm? Recheios means fillings, different from sabores but related in context.

Pronunciation tips

Quais is pronounced roughly like kwhy-ish, but say it smoothly as one word: kwah-es. Sabores is sah-boh-rehs, with stress on the second syllable. Vocês is voh-sess with an open o and a soft s at the end. Têm sounds like teng with a nasal ending.

Practice the whole question slowly first, then speed up: Quais sabores vocês têm?

Useful mini-list to carry or save on your phone

Quais sabores vocês têm?

Que sabores tem?

Posso ver os sabores?

Posso experimentar?

Tem opção sem lactose?

Conclusion

Mastering how to ask What flavors do you have? in Brazilian Portuguese opens up everyday interactions in shops, cafés, and markets. Use Quais sabores vocês têm? for most situations, pair it with simple vocabulary like chocolate, baunilha, and morango, and try the short dialogues above to build confidence when traveling or practicing in real life.