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How to Say ‘Could you give me a receipt, please?’ in Portuguese

Pode dar-me um recibo, por favor?

POH-dih DAR-muh oong ruh-SEE-boo pohr fa-VOHR

[POH-dih DAR-muh oong ruh-SEE-boo pohr fa-VOHR]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Asking for a receipt is normal and also discourages overcharging. A receipt records the licence details if you need to complain later.

Phrase Breakdown

Pode dar-me

POH-dih DAR-muh

Can you give me

A polite request using 'poder' (can). Say it 'POHD DAR-muh'.

Example

Pode dar-me o troco?

Can you give me the change?

Words in this phrase

Pode

[POH-dih]

can you

A polite way to ask if someone is able or willing to do something.

Example

Pode ajudar-me com a mala, por favor?

Can you help me with the suitcase, please?

dar-me

[DAR-muh]

give me

'Dar' (to give) with the pronoun 'me' attached.

Example

Pode dar-me um copo de água?

Can you give me a glass of water?

um recibo,

oong ruh-SEE-boo

a receipt,

Use a throaty 'rr' at the start of 'recibo': 'rruh-SEE-boo'.

Example

Quero um recibo.

I want a receipt.

Words in this phrase

[oong]

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

recibo

[ruh-SEE-boo]

receipt

A document showing proof of payment.

Example

Se quero comprovativo, digo "Preciso de recibo."

If I want proof of payment, I say "I need a receipt."

por favor?

pohr fa-VOHR

please?

The standard 'please'. Say it 'poor fuh-VOR'.

Example

Um café, por favor.

A coffee, please.

Words in this phrase

por

[pohr]

Please

A polite expression for requesting something.

Example

Por favor, pode vir comigo?

Please, can you come with me?

favor

[fa-VOHR]

please

Used to request something politely.

Example

Por favor, pode vir comigo?

Please, can you come with me?

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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