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How to Say ‘Would you like to leave a message?’ in Portuguese

Quer deixar recado?

kehr day-SHAHR reh-KAH-doo

[kehr day-SHAHR reh-KAH-doo]

💬 Usage Tip: recado is a message passed on by someone else. A written text or email is a mensagem.

Phrase Breakdown

Quer

[kehr]

do you want

Form of 'querer' addressing 'você' or 'o senhor'.

Example

Quer um café?

Do you want a coffee?

deixar

[day-SHAHR]

to leave

Verb meaning to leave something behind or let.

Example

Posso deixar uma mensagem?

Can I leave a message?

recado

[reh-KAH-doo]

message

A short message passed on to someone, often by phone.

Example

Tenho um recado para si.

I have a message for you.

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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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