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How to Say ‘Are you going to pay?’ in Portuguese

Vai pagar?

vye pah-GAR

[vye pah-GAR]

💬 Usage Tip: vai with another verb makes a near future, just like English "going to". Same pattern: Vai querer açúcar? "Will you want sugar?"

Phrase Breakdown

Vai

[vye]

will go; is going to; will

Form of 'ir' used to create the future meaning with another verb.

Example

A minha irmã vai gostar da esplanada.

My sister will like the terrace.

pagar

[pah-GAR]

to pay

Used when talking about paying for something.

Example

Queria pagar a conta agora.

I would like to pay the bill now.

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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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