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Boys vs girls: the açaí is optional

Bia thinks toppings are essential. The açaí, not so much.

In Brazilian Portuguese, with English subtitles.

33-second video.

In English, with a phrase in Brazilian Portuguese.

33-second video.

The Brazilian Portuguese phrase

Quer provar?

Want to try it?

Use quer provar when you offer someone a taste of your food or drink. Quer is from querer (to want). Provar means to try or to taste.

Every line in Brazilian Portuguese with English

Leo: Tem mais cobertura do que açaí nesse pote.

In English: There are more toppings than açaí in that bowl.

Bia: Quer provar? A cobertura é o prato principal.

In English: Want to try it? Toppings are the main course.

Leo: Então... o açaí é só a base?

In English: So... the açaí is just the base?

Bia: Quer provar? Pegue uma colher.

In English: Want to try it? Grab a spoon.

Leo: Só a cobertura, por favor.

In English: Just the toppings, please.

In English, with a phrase in Brazilian Portuguese.

Leo: There are more toppings than açaí in that bowl.

Bia: Quer provar? Toppings are the main course.

Leo: So... the açaí is just the base?

Bia: Quer provar? Grab a spoon.

Leo: Just the toppings, please.

Quick quiz

Choose a or b, then open the answer to see if you were right.

  1. What does it mean? Quer provar?

    1. Want to try it?
    2. I already tried it
    Show the answer

    Answer: a) Want to try it? Quer means 'do you want' Provar means 'to try/taste'

Leo and Bia are animated characters made with AI.

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