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How to Say ‘Is it paid for separately?’ in Portuguese

Paga-se à parte?

PAH-guh-seh ah PAR-teh

[PAH-guh-seh ah PAR-teh]

💬 Usage Tip: paga-se means "one pays", a way of talking about a general rule without saying who. The same shape works for other verbs: fuma-se aqui? "can one smoke here?"

Phrase Breakdown

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.

à parte?

ah PAR-teh

separately?

'À parte' means 'separately' or 'extra'. Say 'a PAR-t' and raise your voice at the end for the question.

Example

O pão é à parte?

Is the bread extra?

Words in this phrase

[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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