Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Tip" in Portuguese: gorjeta
a gorjeta
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
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How to pronounce gorjeta
Say it
a gohr-ZHEH-tah
/ˈa ɡoʁ.ˈʒe.ta/
a gohr-ZHEH-tah
"Tip" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a gorjeta | tip (gratuity) Main noun. | Main noun. |
| deixar gorjeta | to leave a tip Common verb frame. | Common verb frame. |
| gorjeta no cartão | tip on the card Card payments. | Card payments. |
| sem gorjeta | no tip When service is included. | When service is included. |
How to use gorjeta in real life
- 1Paying the bill
A gorjeta de dez por cento já veio na conta?
Is the ten percent tip already on the bill?
Check before adding more.
- 2Card machine
Pode incluir a gorjeta no cartão, por favor?
Can you include the tip on the card, please?
Polite ask.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling a dinner bill
ChatPal
A gorjeta já está na conta?
Is the tip already on the bill?
You
Sim, dez por cento de gorjeta.
Yes, a ten percent tip.
ChatPal
Então não preciso acrescentar outra gorjeta.
Then I don’t need to add another tip.
You
Isso. Só 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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