A2 Expression Neutral

Em dinheiro ou cartão?

Cash or card?

Meaning

Asks about the preferred payment method.

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Cultural Background

Cards are accepted almost everywhere, even for small amounts. Small cafes might prefer cash. Cash is still the primary method in many areas. Mobile money is also very common.

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Listen for the 'ou'

The 'ou' means 'or'. It's the key to knowing a choice is required.

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Be ready

Have your card or cash ready before you reach the front of the line.

Meaning

Asks about the preferred payment method.

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Listen for the 'ou'

The 'ou' means 'or'. It's the key to knowing a choice is required.

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Be ready

Have your card or cash ready before you reach the front of the line.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

O atendente perguntou: 'Em dinheiro ___ cartão?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ou

The phrase uses 'ou' (or).

Which is the most natural way to ask?

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Em dinheiro ou cartão?

The preposition 'em' comes first.

Complete the dialogue.

Atendente: 'Em dinheiro ou cartão?' Cliente: '___, por favor.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Cartão

You must answer with the method.

🎉 Score: /3

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

O atendente perguntou: 'Em dinheiro ___ cartão?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ou

The phrase uses 'ou' (or).

Which is the most natural way to ask? Choose A2

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Em dinheiro ou cartão?

The preposition 'em' comes first.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Atendente: 'Em dinheiro ou cartão?' Cliente: '___, por favor.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Cartão

You must answer with the method.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

No, 'dinheiro' is strictly cash.

No, it covers both debit and credit.

Related Phrases

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Aceita cartão?

similar

Do you accept cards?

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Tem troco?

builds on

Do you have change?

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Qual a forma de pagamento?

formal

What is the payment method?

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Débito ou crédito?

specialized form

Debit or credit?

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