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How to Say ‘I only accept cash’ in Portuguese

Só aceito dinheiro

soh ah-SAY-too djee-NYEY-roo

[soh ah-SAY-too djee-NYEY-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, dinheiro on its own usually means cash specifically, not money in general. Pago em dinheiro means "I'll pay cash".

Phrase Breakdown

Só

[soh]

only / just

Used to soften or reassure, meaning 'just' or 'only.'

Example

Disse-te Só a verdade.

I told you only the truth.

aceito

[ah-SAY-too]

I accept

A positive response agreeing to an offer or proposal.

Example

Aceito a sua sugestão de irmos para outro lugar mais tranquilo.

I accept your suggestion to go to another quieter place.

dinheiro

[djee-NYEY-roo]

Cash

Money in the form of coins or notes.

Example

Preciso de dinheiro para pagar.

I need cash to pay.

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