❓🤲🙏

How to Say ‘Can you give it to me, please?’ in Portuguese

Podes dar-mo, por favor?

POH-dis DAR-moo pohr fah-VOHR

[POH-dis DAR-moo pohr fah-VOHR]

Phrase Breakdown

Podes dar-mo,

POH-dis DAR-moo

Can you give it to me,

'Podes' is the informal 'can you'. 'Dar-mo' is 'dar' + 'me' + 'o' (give it to me), a typical Portuguese contraction. Say it 'POH-desh DAR-mu'.

Example

Podes dar-mo amanhã?

Can you give it to me tomorrow?

Words in this phrase

Podes

[POH-dis]

you can

Second-person singular of “poder” (to be able to/can). Used to give options or permission.

Example

Podes comprar o bilhete com cartão ou dinheiro.

You can buy the ticket with card or cash.

dar-mo

[DAR-moo]

give it to me

Verb 'dar' (to give) joined with 'me' + 'o' (it), a common European Portuguese contraction.

Example

O livro? Dá-mo já.

The book? Give it to me now.

por favor?

pohr fah-VOHR

please?

This is the standard 'please'. Stress '-vor' and raise your tone for the question.

Example

Um copo de água, por favor.

A glass of water, please.

Words in this phrase

por

[pohr]

Please

A polite expression used when making a request.

Example

Um café, por favor.

A coffee, please.

favor

[fah-VOHR]

Please

A polite expression used when making a request.

Example

Pode me ajudar, por favor?

Can you help me, please?

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.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”

Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer