How to Say ‘The check, please’ in Portuguese
A conta, por favor
ah con-tah poor fah-vor
[ah con-tah poor fah-vor]
💬 Usage Tip: 'A conta' is pronounced 'ah con-tah'.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, you'll often need to ask for the check; it won't be brought automatically.
Phrase Breakdown
A
[ah]
The
Article used to specify the subject.
A conta, por favor, foi solicitada.
The bill, please, has been requested.
conta
[con-tah]
bill
A statement of charges for the services received, often requested after a meal.
Eu pedi a conta, por favor.
I asked for the bill, please.
por
[poor]
please
Used to express politeness or urgency.
A conta, por favor, antes de sairmos.
The bill, please, before we leave.
favor
[fah-vor]
please
A polite expression used when making a request.
A conta, por favor, já foi pedida.
The bill, please, has already been requested.
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