How do you say "I would like to pay by card" in Portuguese?

"I would like to pay by card" in Portuguese is "Queria pagar com cartão". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘I would like to pay by card’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Queria pagar com cartão" mean in English?

"Queria pagar com cartão" means "I would like to pay by card" in English. Usage tip: [Queria] is the past form of [querer], but in requests it softens what you want: more like [I'd like] than a plain past [I wanted]. You can reuse it with other things too, like [Queria reservar] or [Queria um café].

Queria pagar com cartão

kuh-REE-ah pah-GAR kong kar-TAH-oong

[kuh-REE-ah pah-GAR kong kar-TAH-oong]

💬 Usage Tip: [Queria] is the past form of [querer], but in requests it softens what you want: more like [I'd like] than a plain past [I wanted]. You can reuse it with other things too, like [Queria reservar] or [Queria um café].

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a very natural, polite way to ask in Portugal and often sounds better than a direct [Quero pagar com cartão].

Phrase Breakdown

Queria

[kuh-REE-ah]

I would like

A polite way to say you want something.

Example

Queria pagar com cartão, se faz favor.

I would like to pay by card, please.

pagar

[pah-GAR]

to pay

Used when talking about paying for something.

Example

Queria pagar a conta agora.

I would like to pay the bill now.

com

[kong]

with

Used to show the method or thing used.

Example

Queria pagar com dinheiro hoje.

I would like to pay with cash today.

cartão

[kar-TAH-oong]

card

Usually refers to a bank or payment card in this context.

Example

Posso pagar com cartão no restaurante?

Can I pay by card in the restaurant?

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