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How to Say ‘Does the discount also apply to that menu?’ in Portuguese

O desconto também se aplica a esse menu?

oo desh-KON-too tum-BAYNG see a-PLEE-ka ah EH-suh meh-NOO

[oo desh-KON-too tum-BAYNG see a-PLEE-ka ah EH-suh meh-NOO]

💬 Usage Tip: Aplicar-se a means "to apply to", and the se stays attached: a promoção aplica-se ao jantar? "does the promotion apply to dinner?". Note that a + o becomes ao.

Phrase Breakdown

O desconto

oo desh-KON-too

The discount

'O' sounds like 'u'. 'Desconto' sounds like 'd'shKÔN-tu' in Portugal.

Example

O desconto é de dez por cento.

The discount is ten percent.

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.

desconto

[desh-KON-too]

discount

Masculine noun for a price reduction.

Example

Há desconto para estudantes.

There's a discount for students.

também se aplica

tum-BAYNG see a-PLEE-ka

also applies

'Aplicar-se' means 'to apply' in the sense of a rule or offer. 'Também' ends in a nasal sound like 'tãm-BÃI'.

Example

A regra também se aplica a crianças.

The rule also applies to children.

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.

[see]

itself

Reflexive pronoun used for emphasis or to reflect action.

Example

A história se repete.

History repeats itself.

aplica

[a-PLEE-ka]

applies

From 'aplicar-se', to apply (to something); third person singular.

Example

A regra aplica-se a todos.

The rule applies to everyone.

a esse menu?

ah EH-suh meh-NOO

to that menu?

'Esse' means 'that', referring to something already mentioned. Raise your voice at the end for the question.

Example

Posso mudar para esse menu?

Can I switch to that menu?

Words in this phrase

[ah]

In European Portuguese, this particle is used with an infinitive to show an ongoing action.

Example

Estou a aprender novas estratégias de networking.

I am learning new networking strategies.

esse

[EH-suh]

that

Demonstrative word used to point to a specific profile or characteristic.

Example

Esse candidato parece preparado para a entrevista.

That candidate seems prepared for the interview.

[meh-NOO]

A specific set meal offered by the restaurant.

Example

Esse menu inclui sobremesa.

That menu includes dessert.

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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