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How to Say ‘How can I get a NIF?’ in Portuguese

Como posso obter um NIF?

KOH-moo POS-oo oh-bTER oom NEEF

[KOH-moo POS-oo oh-bTER oom NEEF]

Phrase Breakdown

Como

[KOH-moo]

How

Inquiring about the manner or way.

Example

Como posso resolver isso?

How can I solve that?

posso obter

POS-oo oh-bTER

can I obtain

Asking for guidance on acquiring something.

Example

Posso obter um recibo?

Can I obtain a receipt?

Words in this phrase

posso

[POS-oo]

can

Denoting capability or permission.

Example

Posso obter um NIF no balcão?

Can I obtain a NIF at the counter?

obter

[oh-bTER]

obtain

Get or acquire.

Example

Como posso obter o documento necessário?

How can I obtain the necessary document?

um NIF

oom NEEF

a NIF

Número de Identificação Fiscal - the tax identification number in Portugal.

Example

Eu preciso de um NIF para abrir uma conta.

I need a NIF to open an account.

Words in this phrase

[oom]

Single or any one of a person or thing.

Example

Vou obter um NIF amanhã.

I will get a NIF tomorrow.

NIF

[NEEF]

NIF

Número de Identificação Fiscal, a tax identification number in Portugal.

Example

Preciso de um NIF para abrir conta.

I need a NIF to open an account.

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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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