How do you say "I need a receipt." in Portuguese?

"I need a receipt." in Portuguese is "Preciso de recibo.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘I need a receipt.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Preciso de recibo." mean in English?

"Preciso de recibo." means "I need a receipt." in English. Usage tip: After [precisar de], you use [de]: [Preciso de recibo], [Preciso de ajuda]. That [de] is part of the pattern, so keep it when you swap in other nouns.

Preciso de recibo.

pruh-SEE-zoo duh ruh-SEE-boo

[pruh-SEE-zoo duh ruh-SEE-boo]

💬 Usage Tip: After [precisar de], you use [de]: [Preciso de recibo], [Preciso de ajuda]. That [de] is part of the pattern, so keep it when you swap in other nouns.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Asking for a receipt is common and unremarkable, especially if you need it for expenses. In some places staff may ask first whether you want one.

Phrase Breakdown

Preciso

[pruh-SEE-zoo]

I need

Used to express necessity or requirement.

Example

Na caixa, digo "Preciso de recibo." para a empresa.

At the till, I say "I need a receipt." for the company.

[duh]

of / for

Here "de" links "need" to the thing needed.

Example

Em "Preciso de recibo.", "de" liga a necessidade ao objeto.

In "I need a receipt.", "de" links the need to the object.

recibo

[ruh-SEE-boo]

receipt

A document showing proof of payment.

Example

Se quero comprovativo, digo "Preciso de recibo."

If I want proof of payment, I say "I need a receipt."

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