At a Brazilian Restaurant With a Baby: High Chair and Mealtime Phrases
Prepare a few clear questions about seating and a baby's mealtime needs before ordering at a restaurant in Brazil.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Cadeira alta is a high chair; some people also say cadeirão. Ask whether the restaurant has one before you sit down. If you need room for a stroller, explain that at the entrance and follow the staff's directions.
Ask about a high chair and table space
Seating and supplies vary by location. Confirm availability with the staff rather than expecting every restaurant to have the same equipment.
Vocês têm uma cadeira alta para bebê?
Do you have a high chair for a baby?
Tem espaço para deixar o carrinho?
Is there space to leave the stroller?
Podemos sentar em uma mesa com mais espaço?
Can we sit at a table with more space?
Ask about a small portion or a cup of water
A small portion is uma porção pequena. Ask whether the kitchen can serve a smaller amount or put part of a dish separately. The restaurant may have limits on custom requests, so phrase the question as a request.
Ask what is in a dish if you need to understand its ingredients. Do not rely on a general translation when an ingredient could matter for a child's health.
É possível pedir uma porção menor?
Is it possible to order a smaller portion?
Você pode trazer um copo de água, por favor?
Could you bring a glass of water, please?
O que vem neste prato?
What comes with this dish?
Keep the order simple and confirm it
Use para a criança to say that something is for the child. Repeat the drink and dish when the server confirms the order, especially if you asked for a smaller serving or a separate plate.
If you need to warm food or prepare a bottle, ask whether the staff can help and follow their instructions. Availability may depend on the kitchen.
Este suco é para a criança.
This juice is for the child.
Só para confirmar: o arroz vem separado?
Just to confirm: does the rice come separately?
Put it into practice
Ask whether the restaurant has the equipment and seating you need, then make a specific request about a portion, drink, or dish.
Quick practice
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