Portuguese · Food & Drink

"Tip" in Portuguese: gorjeta

a gorjeta

Say it: a gohr-ZHEH-tahfeminine · a gorjetanoun/ˈa ɡoʁ.ˈʒe.ta/

Tip in Portuguese is a gorjeta. Ask Posso deixar uma gorjeta? or Deixa a gorjeta no cartão. In many places a 10% service fee is already on the bill.

Paying the bill

A gorjeta de dez por cento veio na conta?
Is the ten percent tip already on the bill?
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How to pronounce gorjeta

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a gohr-ZHEH-tah

/ˈa ɡoʁ.ˈʒe.ta/

a gohr-ZHEH-tah

"Tip" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a gorjetatip (gratuity)

Main noun.

deixar gorjetato leave a tip

Common verb frame.

gorjeta no cartãotip on the card

Card payments.

sem gorjetano tip

When service is included.

How to use gorjeta in real life

  1. 1Paying the bill

    A gorjeta de dez por cento veio na conta?

    Is the ten percent tip already on the bill?

    Check before adding more.

  2. 2Card machine

    Pode incluir a gorjeta no cartão, por favor?

    Can you include the tip on the card, please?

    Polite ask.

  3. 3Delivery

    Deixei uma gorjeta boa para o entregador.

    I left a nice tip for the delivery person.

    Apps often have a tip field.

Mistakes English speakers make with gorjeta

Incorrect: Deixei um tip.

Correct: Deixei uma gorjeta.

Use gorjeta, not English tip.

Incorrect: A gorjeto está alta.

Correct: A gorjeta está alta.

Feminine: a gorjeta.

Good to know

Many Brazilian restaurants already print a optional or suggested 10% service charge. Ask if it’s included before stacking another gorjeta. For delivery and bars, tipping in cash or in the app is still appreciated.

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Settling a dinner bill

  1. ChatPal

    A gorjeta está na conta?

    Is the tip already on the bill?

  2. You

    Sim, dez por cento de gorjeta.

    Yes, a ten percent tip.

  3. ChatPal

    Então não preciso acrescentar outra gorjeta.

    Then I don’t need to add another tip.

  4. You

    Isso. assina e pronto.

    Right. Just sign and you’re done.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Tip" in Portuguese

How do I say tip?

A gorjeta.

Leave a tip?

Deixar uma gorjeta.

Is tipping required?

Often optional; check if 10% is already listed.

Tip on the card?

Pode incluir a gorjeta no cartão?

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