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10 essential Portuguese phrases for shopping at the supermarket

Navigate your local Portuguese supermarket with confidence using these essential phrases.

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Going to the supermarket in a Portuguese-speaking country can be a fun cultural experience. Knowing a few key phrases will make your shopping trip smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a specific item, asking for help, or heading to the checkout, these phrases will help you communicate effectively with staff and enjoy your grocery shopping.

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Core Portuguese words for everyday conversation.

English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.

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Obrigado(a).

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • Onde fica o(a) __________?
    ohng-jee fee-kah oo(ah) __________?
    Where is the __________?
  • Eu procuro __________.
    eh-oo proh-koo-roo __________.
    I'm looking for __________.
  • Quanto custa isto?
    kwahn-too koos-tah ees-too?
    How much does this cost?
  • Posso pagar com cartão?
    poh-soo pah-gahr kohn kahr-tahn?
    Can I pay by card?
  • Tem __________?
    tehng __________?
    Do you have __________?
  • Pode ajudar-me, por favor?
    poh-jee ah-joo-dahr-mee, poor fah-vohr?
    Can you help me, please?
  • Quero isto.
    keh-roo ees-too.
    I want this.
  • A conta, por favor.
    ah kohn-tah, poor fah-vohr.
    The bill, please.
  • Tem sacos?
    tehng sah-koos?
    Do you have bags?
  • Obrigado(a).
    oh-bree-gah-doo(ah).
    Thank you.

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