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How to Say ‘Do you pay extra for the takeaway cup?’ in Portuguese

O copo para levar paga-se à parte?

oo KOH-poo PAH-ruh leh-vahr PAH-guh-seh ah PAR-teh

[oo KOH-poo PAH-ruh leh-vahr PAH-guh-seh ah PAR-teh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Portugal charges for single-use takeaway cups by law, so a small extra on takeaway coffee is normal and not a tourist charge.

Phrase Breakdown

O copo para levar

oo KOH-poo PAH-ruh leh-vahr

The takeaway cup

Keep it as one unit, since it is the subject of the question: 'u KO-pu pra l'VAR'.

Example

O copo para levar é de papel.

The takeaway cup is made of paper.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

copo

[KOH-poo]

glass

A drinking glass; often used when ordering wine or water.

Example

Peço Um copo de vinho, por favor.

I’d like a glass of wine, please.

para

[PAH-ruh]

for

Preposition used to show who something matters to.

Example

Este tipo de ambiente é ideal para quem gosta de colaborar.

This type of environment is ideal for someone who likes collaborating.

levar

[leh-vahr]

To take away

To carry something out from its current location.

Example

Decidi levar meu café para o trabalho.

I decided to take my coffee to work.

paga-se à parte?

PAH-guh-seh ah PAR-teh

is it paid for separately?

'PA-ga-s' a PAR-t', with the voice rising at the end because it's a question.

Example

O saco paga-se à parte?

Is the bag paid for separately?

Words in this phrase

paga-se

[PAH-guh-seh]

is paid for

Passive form of 'pagar' (to pay) with 'se'; something is charged.

Example

O saco paga-se na caixa.

The bag is paid for at the till.

[ah]

at the

A contraction of a + a, often meaning at the before a feminine noun.

Example

À entrada há sempre alguém para orientar os clientes.

At the entrance there is always someone to guide customers.

parte

[PAR-teh]

part; (à parte) separately

Noun meaning part; 'à parte' means separately or extra.

Example

A sobremesa paga-se à parte.

Dessert is paid separately.

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.

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