Shopping and Bargaining in Portuguese
Phrases and vocabulary for shops, markets, prices and paying, in Brazilian and European Portuguese.
Whether you're in a shopping mall in São Paulo or a market in Lisbon, these words will help.
Shops
| Portuguese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loja | shop |
| mercado | market |
| supermercado | supermarket |
| padaria | bakery |
| farmácia | pharmacy |
| livraria | bookshop |
| feira | street market, fair |
| shopping (BR) / centro comercial (PT) | shopping centre |
Asking
- Quanto custa? — How much does it cost?
- Quanto é? — How much is it?
- Tem em outro tamanho? — Do you have it in another size?
- Tem em outra cor? — Do you have it in another colour?
- Posso experimentar? — May I try it on?
Money words
| Portuguese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dinheiro | money, cash |
| cartão | card |
| troco | change |
| preço | price |
| desconto | discount |
| barato | cheap |
| caro | expensive |
| recibo / nota fiscal | receipt |
Bargaining
Bargaining is common in street markets (feiras) and craft stalls, less so in shops.
- Está muito caro. — It's very expensive.
- Faz um desconto? — Will you give a discount?
- Qual é o último preço? — What's the last price?
- Fica por... — I'll take it for...
- Vou levar. — I'll take it.
Stay polite and smile. Greet the seller first with bom dia or boa tarde.
Paying
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card?
- Aceita cartão? — Do you accept cards?
- Só tenho dinheiro. — I only have cash.
- Pode dar o troco? — Can you give change?
- Preciso de recibo. — I need a receipt.
In the shop
- Estou só a ver, obrigado. (PT) / Só estou olhando. (BR) — I'm just looking.
- Vou levar este. — I'll take this one.
- Pode embrulhar? — Can you wrap it?
Sizes
- pequeno (P), médio (M), grande (G) — small, medium, large
Tips
- Greet first.
- Learn "quanto custa?"
- Use the dictionary to check shopping words.
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