Portuguese phrases for shopping

Below are Portuguese phrases (Português) you'll actually use for shopping. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Tem um tamanho maior?
    Pronunciation
    tehn oon tah-MAH-nyoo my-OR
    Meaning
    Do you have a bigger size?
  • Native
    Só estou olhando
    Pronunciation
    soh es-TOH oh-LYAHN-doo
    Meaning
    I'm just looking
  • Native
    Aceitam cartão?
    Pronunciation
    ah-SAY-tahn kar-TOWN
    Meaning
    Do you accept card?
  • Native
    É muito caro
    Pronunciation
    eh MWEEN-too KAH-roo
    Meaning
    It is too expensive

Frequently asked questions

Are these Portuguese phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Portuguese, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Portuguese text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Portuguese after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Portuguese regularly, install a system keyboard.

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