How do you say "Can I pay by card?" in Spain Spanish?

"Can I pay by card?" in Spain Spanish is "¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?". This phrase is commonly used in Spain.

What does "¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?" mean in English?

"¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?" means "Can I pay by card?" in English. Usage tip: The word 'tarjeta' refers specifically to credit/debit cards.

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How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in Spain Spanish

¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?

PWEH-doh pah-GAHR kohn tar-HEH-tah

[PWEH-doh pah-GAHR kohn tar-HEH-tah]

💬 Usage Tip: The word 'tarjeta' refers specifically to credit/debit cards.

🇪🇸 In Spain: While card payment is common, smaller shops may still prefer cash.

Phrase Breakdown

¿Puedo

PWEH-doh

Can I

Asks for permission or possibility to do something.

Example

¿Puedo entrar?

Can I enter?

Words in this phrase

Puedo

[PWEH-doh]

can I

Used to ask for permission to do something.

Example

¿Puedo entrar?

Can I come in?

pagar

[pah-GAHR]

pay

Give money in return for goods or services.

Example

Voy a pagar en efectivo.

I will pay in cash.

con tarjeta?

kohn tar-HEH-tah

with card?

Refers to using a credit or debit card for a transaction.

Example

Pagué con tarjeta.

I paid with card.

Words in this phrase

con

[kohn]

with

Used to indicate the means or instrument.

Example

Pago con tarjeta.

I pay with a card.

tarjeta

[tar-HEH-tah]

card

A piece of plastic used for making electronic transactions.

Example

Pago con tarjeta de crédito.

I pay with a credit card.

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