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How to Say ‘Exactly, just hand it to the waiter.’ in Portuguese

Exatamente, é só entregá-lo ao empregado.

ee-za-tah-MEN-tuh eh soh en-truh-GAH-loo ow en-preh-GAH-doo

[ee-za-tah-MEN-tuh eh soh en-truh-GAH-loo ow en-preh-GAH-doo]

💬 Usage Tip: When o "it" attaches to a verb ending in -r, the r drops and the pronoun becomes lo: entregar becomes entregá-lo. Same with pagar: pagá-lo "pay it".

Phrase Breakdown

Exatamente,

ee-za-tah-MEN-tuh

Exactly,

Used to confirm something. It sounds like 'e-za-ta-MENT', with the final 'e' almost silent.

Example

Exatamente, é isso.

Exactly, that's it.

Words in this phrase

Exatamente

[ee-za-tah-MEN-tuh]

exactly

Adverb used to agree fully.

Example

Exatamente, tem razão.

Exactly, you're right.

é só entregá-lo

eh soh en-truh-GAH-loo

you just hand it over

'É só' plus an infinitive means 'just do X'. The 'lo' means 'it'.

Example

É só entregá-lo amanhã.

Just hand it in tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

só

[soh]

only; just

“só” indicates exclusivity: “only one-way” (not round trip).

Example

Só ida, por favor.

One-way only, please.

entregá-lo

[en-truh-GAH-loo]

to hand it over

'Entregar' plus 'lo' (it).

Example

Vou entregá-lo amanhã.

I'll hand it over tomorrow.

ao empregado.

ow en-preh-GAH-doo

to the waiter.

'Ao' is 'a' + 'o' (to the). 'Empregado' is the usual word for a waiter in Portugal.

Example

Peça ao empregado.

Ask the waiter.

Words in this phrase

[ow]

to the

Contraction of "a" + "o," often meaning "to the" or "until the" depending on context.

Example

Chegámos ao estádio cedo para apoiar a equipa.

We arrived at the stadium early to support the team.

empregado

[en-preh-GAH-doo]

waiter

Person who serves in a bar or restaurant.

Example

O empregado trouxe a conta.

The waiter brought the bill.

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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