❓💳💰

How to Say ‘Will you be paying by card?’ in Portuguese

Vai pagar com cartão?

vye pah-GAR kohng kar-TOWNG

[vye pah-GAR kohng kar-TOWNG]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Small cafés sometimes prefer cash for tiny amounts like a single coffee. Having coins on hand is appreciated.

Phrase Breakdown

Vai pagar

vye pah-GAR

Are you going to pay

This is the polite 'você' form. 'Vai' rhymes with 'eye', and the stress in 'pagar' falls on the last syllable: 'pa-GAR'.

Example

Vai pagar agora?

Are you going to pay now?

Words in this phrase

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.

com cartão?

kohng kar-TOWNG

by card?

'Com' is nasal, so don't fully close the 'm'. 'Cartão' ends in a nasal 'ão': 'kar-TOWN', without a clear 'n'.

Example

Pago com cartão.

I'll pay by card.

Words in this phrase

com

[kohng]

by / with

Preposition; with payment methods it means 'by'.

Example

Pago com dinheiro.

I pay with cash.

cartão

[kar-TOWNG]

card

Usually refers to a bank card or credit/debit card.

Example

Posso pagar com cartão?

Can I pay by card?

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