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]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, [tarjeta] usually means a bank card, so this is the normal way to ask. Some small places still take cash only, so asking first is useful.
Phrase Breakdown
Puedo
[PWEH-doh]
can I
From 'poder'; used to ask permission or possibility politely.
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? No traigo efectivo.
Can I pay with card? I didn't bring cash.
pagar
[pah-GAHR]
pay
Verb used when giving money for goods or services.
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta o tengo que pagar en efectivo?
Can I pay with card or do I have to pay in cash?
con
[kohn]
with
Preposition used to indicate accompaniment or means.
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?
Can I pay with a credit card?
tarjeta
[tar-HEH-tah]
card
Usually refers to a bank or credit/debit card in this context.
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta o solo aceptan efectivo?
Can I pay with card or do you only accept cash?
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