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How to Say ‘Then next time I'm paying.’ in Portuguese

Então da próxima vez pago eu.

en-TOWN dah PROH-see-muh vehz PAH-goo eh-ooh

[en-TOWN dah PROH-see-muh vehz PAH-goo eh-ooh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Accepting a treat by promising to pay next time is the classic graceful move. It also hints you'd like a second date.

Phrase Breakdown

Então

[en-TOWN]

so / then

Used to draw a conclusion or decision.

Example

Então vamos de comboio.

So let's go by train.

da próxima vez

dah PROH-see-muh vehz

next time

Pronounce the 'x' as 's'. Stress 'PRÓ'.

Example

Liga-me da próxima vez.

Call me next time.

Words in this phrase

[dah]

of the

Contraction of de + a, used before a feminine singular noun.

Example

Em «Da» nossa conversa, a contração soa natural em português.

In “of our conversation,” the contraction sounds natural in Portuguese.

[PROH-see-muh]

Feminine singular adjective meaning next or upcoming.

Example

Na próxima oportunidade, falamos com mais calma.

At the next opportunity, we'll speak more calmly.

vez

[vehz]

time

Used in expressions about an occasion or experience.

Example

É a primeira vez que venho aqui.

It is the first time I have come here.

pago eu.

PAH-goo eh-ooh

I'll pay

Putting 'eu' last emphasises that it's my turn. Say 'PA-gu EH-u'.

Example

Os cafés, pago eu.

The coffees, I'll pay.

Words in this phrase

pago

[PAH-goo]

I pay

First-person present of 'pagar' (to pay), often used for the near future.

Example

Amanhã pago eu o almoço.

Tomorrow I'll pay for lunch.

[eh-ooh]

Pronoun referring to oneself.

Example

Eu estou aqui.

I am here.

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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