How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
PWEH-doh pah-GAHR kohn tar-HEH-tah
[PWEH-doh pah-GAHR kohn tar-HEH-tah]
Phrase Breakdown
Puedo
[PWEH-doh]
can I
A polite way to ask if something is possible for you to do.
Antes de sacar la cartera, pregunto: ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
Before taking out my wallet, I ask: Can I pay with card?
pagar
[pah-GAHR]
pay
A common verb used when settling the bill.
Si no tengo efectivo, pregunto: ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
If I don't have cash, I ask: Can I pay with card?
con
[kohn]
with
A basic preposition meaning with.
En la caja pregunto: ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
At the register I ask: Can I pay with card?
tarjeta
[tar-HEH-tah]
card
Usually refers to a bank or credit/debit card in this context.
Si no llevo dinero en mano, pregunto: ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
If I'm not carrying cash, I ask: Can I pay with card?
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