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"Can I try it on?" in Portuguese: Posso experimentar?

Posso experimentar?

Say it: POH-soo es-peh-ree-men-TARphrase/ˈposu es.pe.ɾi.mẽ.ˈtaʁ/

Can I try it on? in Portuguese is Posso experimentar? Use it with clothes, shoes, or accessories before you buy.

Clothing rack

Gostei desta blusaposso experimentar?
I like this blouse—can I try it on?
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How to pronounce Posso experimentar?

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POH-soo es-peh-ree-men-TAR

/ˈposu es.pe.ɾi.mẽ.ˈtaʁ/

POH-soo es-peh-ree-men-TAR

"Can I try it on?" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
Posso experimentar?Can I try it on?

Default shop ask.

Posso experimentar este?Can I try this one on?

Points to an item.

Tem provador?Is there a fitting room?

Related follow-up.

Quero experimentar o tamanho MI want to try size M

Adds size.

How to use Posso experimentar? in real life

  1. 1Clothing rack

    Gostei desta blusaposso experimentar?

    I like this blouse—can I try it on?

    Blusa = blouse.

  2. 2Shoe store

    Posso experimentar o 38 nesta cor?

    Can I try size 38 in this color?

    Size number.

  3. 3Mall boutique

    Posso experimentar antes de decidir?

    Can I try it on before I decide?

    Before buying.

Mistakes English speakers make with Posso experimentar?

Incorrect: Posso try on?

Correct: Posso experimentar?

Experimentar covers try on for clothes.

Incorrect: Posso provar? (only)

Correct: Posso experimentar?

Provar also exists, but experimentar is the clear clothing try-on verb here.

Good to know

Staff often walk you to the provador after Posso experimentar? Bring a few sizes—Brazilian sizing can jump between brands.

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Choosing a jacket in a shop

  1. ChatPal

    Essa jaqueta fica linda em você.

    That jacket looks great on you.

  2. You

    Posso experimentar a preta também?

    Can I try on the black one too?

  3. ChatPal

    Claroo provador é ali.

    Of course—the fitting room is over there.

  4. You

    Perfeito. Posso experimentar as duas?

    Perfect. Can I try both on?

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FAQ

Common questions about "Can I try it on?" in Portuguese

Shoes too?

Yes—Posso experimentar works for shoes.

Fitting room?

Onde fica o provador?

Without buying?

Still fine to ask; buy only if it fits.

Taste food?

Different—experimentar comida is try a taste, not try on.

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