Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Money" in Portuguese: dinheiro
o dinheiro
Money in Portuguese is o dinheiro. Ask Quanto custa? for prices and Tem troco? for change. Dinheiro alone often means cash in casual speech.
Splitting a bill
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How to pronounce dinheiro
Say it
jee-NYEH-roo
/dʒi.ˈɲej.ɾu/
jee-NYEH-roo — soft d like j before i in many accents.
"Money" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o dinheiro | money Default noun. | Default noun. |
| sem dinheiro | without money / broke Casual complaint. | Casual complaint. |
| guardar dinheiro | to save money Budget talk. | Budget talk. |
| dinheiro vivo | cash Physical bills and coins. | Physical bills and coins. |
How to use dinheiro in real life
- 1Splitting a bill
Eu não trouxe dinheiro. Aceitam Pix?
I didn't bring money. Do you take Pix?
Pix is Brazil's instant transfer; dinheiro still means cash money.
- 2Saving up
Estou juntando dinheiro para a viagem.
I'm saving money for the trip.
Juntar dinheiro is everyday ‘save up’.
- 3Helping a friend
Precisa de dinheiro emprestado até sexta?
Do you need borrowed money until Friday?
Dinheiro emprestado = a loan.
Mistakes English speakers make with dinheiro
Incorrect: A dinheiro acabou.
Correct: O dinheiro acabou.
Dinheiro is masculine: o dinheiro.
Incorrect: Eu tenho many dinheiro.
Correct: Eu tenho muito dinheiro.
Use muito, not English many.
Good to know
In Brazil Pix instant transfers dominate daily payments, so saying não trouxe dinheiro often means you still pay digitally. Dinheiro vivo specifies physical cash when it matters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Paying at a neighborhood café
ChatPal
Você prefere pagar com dinheiro ou no cartão?
Do you prefer to pay with money or by card?
You
Com dinheiro. Tem troco para cinquenta?
With money. Do you have change for fifty?
ChatPal
Tenho sim. Guarda o dinheiro no bolso com cuidado.
Yes. Keep the money in your pocket carefully.
You
Valeu. O dinheiro estava no fundo da bolsa.
Thanks. The money was at the bottom of the bag.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Money" in Portuguese
Does dinheiro mean cash?
Often yes in casual talk. Say dinheiro vivo to be explicit.
How do I say I have no money?
Não tenho dinheiro or Estou sem dinheiro.
How do I ask the price?
Quanto custa? or Quanto é?
What is Pix?
Brazil's instant bank transfer system, used like cash for daily buys.
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