Learn Portuguese (Portugal): A cozinheira sorriu e desejou bom proveito. - The cook smiled and wished us a good meal.

In Portuguese, indirect object pronouns like nos (us) are often dropped if the context makes the receiver obvious. Because the cook is speaking directly to the diners, desejou bom proveito implies she is wishing it to them, without needing the explicit pronoun.

How does "bom proveito" translate to "a good meal"?

Bom proveito is a fixed phrase that acts just like "enjoy your meal" or "bon appétit". Literally translated, it means "good benefit" or "good use". It is the standard polite phrase you will hear when food is served in Portugal.

What are the base verbs for "sorriu" and "desejou"?

They are the verbs sorrir (to smile) and desejar (to wish). Both are conjugated here in the simple past tense (Pretérito Perfeito) for the third-person singular (she) form, indicating completed actions in the past.

Does "cozinheira" mean "cook" or "chef"?

Cozinheira (along with the masculine cozinheiro) is the standard word for a cook, whether at home or in a typical restaurant. If referring specifically to a head chef or a highly trained professional, Portuguese speakers typically use the borrowed word chef.