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How to Say ‘Do I lose the deposit too?’ in Portuguese

Também perco o sinal?

tum-BAYNG PEHR-koo oo see-NAHL

[tum-BAYNG PEHR-koo oo see-NAHL]

Phrase Breakdown

Também perco

tum-BAYNG PEHR-koo

Do I also lose

'Também' (also) has a nasal ending and is stressed on '-bém'.

Example

Também perco o bilhete?

Do I also lose the ticket?

Words in this phrase

Também

[tum-BAYNG]

also

Used to add similar information, meaning 'also' or 'too'.

Example

Também perguntei se a empresa apoia formação contínua.

I also asked whether the company supports continuous training.

perco

[PEHR-koo]

I lose

First person of 'perder', to lose.

Example

Perco sempre as chaves.

I always lose my keys.

o sinal?

oo see-NAHL

the deposit?

The article 'o' (pronounced 'oo') goes with its noun. The final 'l' is dark, like in 'full'.

Example

Já paguei o sinal.

I've already paid the deposit.

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.

sinal

[see-NAHL]

deposit

Money paid upfront to hold a reservation.

Example

O sinal é de dez euros.

The deposit is ten euros.

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