Portuguese · Food & Drink
"The check, please" in Portuguese: a conta, por favor
a conta, por favor
The check, please in Portuguese is a conta, por favor. Raise a hand slightly or catch a waiter's eye when you say it.
End of dinner
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How to pronounce a conta, por favor
Say it
ah KONG-tah poor fah-VOHR
/ˈa ˈkõ.ta ˈpoʁ fa.ˈvoʁ/
ah KONG-tah poor fah-VOHR
"The check, please" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a conta, por favor | the check, please Full polite phrase. | Full polite phrase. |
| pode trazer a conta? | can you bring the check? Softer question. | Softer question. |
| fechar a conta | to settle the bill Related. | Related. |
| a conta separada | separate checks Split bill. | Split bill. |
How to use a conta, por favor in real life
- 1End of dinner
A conta, por favor—estamos com pressa.
The check, please—we're in a hurry.
Full phrase.
- 2Café table
Garçom, a conta, por favor.
Waiter, the check, please.
Garçom address.
- 3Splitting
A conta, por favor—pode ser separada?
The check, please—can it be separate?
Separada = split.
Mistakes English speakers make with a conta, por favor
Incorrect: The bill please.
Correct: A conta, por favor.
Use Portuguese.
Incorrect: O check, por favor.
Correct: A conta, por favor.
Conta is the word.
Good to know
Brazilian service may not rush the conta—you'll usually ask. Tip customs vary; service charge (serviço) may already appear on the bill.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finishing lunch
ChatPal
Já terminamos. A conta, por favor?
We're done. The check, please?
You
Sim—a conta, por favor.
Yes—the check, please.
ChatPal
Aceitam cartão?
Do you take card?
You
Eu pago no crédito.
I'll pay by credit.
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FAQ
Common questions about "The check, please" in Portuguese
Split the bill?
Pode ser separado? / a conta separada.
Include tip?
Ask if serviço is included.
Can I pay by card?
Aceita cartão?
Softer ask?
Pode trazer a conta?
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