How to Say ‘Do you need a bag?’ in Portuguese
Precisa de saco?
preh-SEE-zah duh SAH-koo
[preh-SEE-zah duh SAH-koo]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Shops charge a few cents for a bag, so cashiers ask before giving you one. Many locals bring their own bag.
Phrase Breakdown
Precisa
[preh-SEE-zah]
do you need / need
Form of the verb 'precisar' (to need), used for 'you' (formal) or he/she.
Precisa de ajuda?
Do you need help?
de
[duh]
of
A preposition meaning "of" or "for," depending on context.
Falámos de carreira durante o intervalo.
We talked about career matters during the break.
saco
[SAH-koo]
bag
A shopping bag; cashiers often ask if you need one, since bags usually cost a few cents.
O saco custa dez cêntimos.
The bag costs ten cents.
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