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How to Say ‘But the taxi has the Visa sign there.’ in Portuguese

Mas o táxi tem ali o símbolo do Visa.

mahsh oo TAHK-see Tehm ah-LEE oo SEEM-boo-loo Do VEE-zah

[mahsh oo TAHK-see Tehm ah-LEE oo SEEM-boo-loo Do VEE-zah]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Pointing to the card sticker is a calm, non-accusing way to make your case. It usually works better than arguing about the rules.

Phrase Breakdown

Mas o táxi

mahsh oo TAHK-see

But the taxi

'Mas o' links as 'ma-zu'. 'Táxi' is 'TA-ksi'.

Example

Mas o táxi chegou.

But the taxi arrived.

Words in this phrase

Mas

[mahsh]

but

Used to introduce a condition or playful twist, often teasing in a flirty way.

Example

Mas não penses que me convences assim tão facilmente.

But don’t think you can convince me that easily.

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

táxi

[TAHK-see]

taxi

A car you hire to take you somewhere.

Example

O táxi chegou rápido.

The taxi arrived quickly.

tem ali

Tehm ah-LEE

has there

'Tem' is nasal, like 'tain' through the nose. Link it to 'ali': 'tãy-a-LI'.

Example

Tem ali uma farmácia.

There's a pharmacy over there.

Words in this phrase

tem

[Tehm]

Has

To possess, own, or hold.

Example

Ele tem um carro.

He has a car.

ali

[ah-LEE]

there

Refers to a place a little distant from both speakers.

Example

O carro está ali.

The car is over there.

o símbolo do Visa.

oo SEEM-boo-loo Do VEE-zah

the Visa symbol.

Stress 'SÍM' in 'símbolo' and 'VI' in 'Visa'.

Example

Vejo o símbolo do Visa.

I see the Visa symbol.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

símbolo

[SEEM-boo-loo]

symbol

A sign or logo representing something, like a brand.

Example

Este símbolo indica pagamento com cartão.

This symbol indicates card payment.

[Do]

Of the

Used to indicate possession or association.

Example

Você gosta de ir do bar na esquina?

Do you like going to the bar on the corner?

Visa

[VEE-zah]

Visa

Brand name of a credit/debit card network.

Example

Aceitamos cartões Visa.

We accept Visa cards.

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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