Portuguese · Shopping
Portuguese phrases for shopping
Ask the price, try something on, ask for a different size, and pay. Ten sentences for shops and markets.
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Step 4Onde fica o hotel?
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Start free10 Portuguese sentences for shopping
| # | English | Portuguese |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How much does this cost? | Quanto custa isto? |
| 2 | I am just looking. | Estou só olhando. |
| 3 | Do you have this in a bigger size? | Você tem isso num tamanho maior? |
| 4 | Can I try it on? | Posso experimentar? |
| 5 | It is too expensive. | É caro demais. |
| 6 | Do you have a cheaper one? | Você tem um mais barato? |
| 7 | I will take it. | Vou levar. |
| 8 | Do you take credit cards? | Vocês aceitam cartão de crédito? |
| 9 | Can I have a bag, please? | Pode me dar uma sacola, por favor? |
| 10 | What time do you close? | A que horas vocês fecham? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Pode repetir, por favor? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Fale mais devagar, por favor. |
| I do not understand. | Eu não entendo. |
Tips
- Greet the shop assistant when you walk in. In France and Germany in particular it is expected.
- Know your numbers. Prices are said quickly, so practise hearing them.
- In markets, a polite question about the price is normal. Hard bargaining is not common everywhere, so read the room.
These sentences are Brazilian Portuguese. In Portugal, many words differ: comboio for train, autocarro for bus, pequeno-almoço for breakfast and casa de banho for toilet.
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How do you say “How much does this cost” in Portuguese?
“Quanto custa isto?”.
What are the most useful Portuguese phrases for shopping?
“Quanto custa isto?” (How much does this cost?) “Estou só olhando.” (I am just looking.) “Você tem isso num tamanho maior?” (Do you have this in a bigger size?) “Posso experimentar?” (Can I try it on?) “É caro demais.” (It is too expensive.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in Portuguese?
Say “Eu não entendo.” (I do not understand.), then “Fale mais devagar, por favor.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Pode repetir, por favor?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these Portuguese phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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