Portuguese Phrase
Dá uma olhada na política de devoluções antes de comprar.
Meaning
The sentence advises someone to check the store’s return policy before making a purchase. It’s a friendly, informal reminder that helps avoid future disappointment.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re shopping online or in a physical store and want to suggest that the buyer reads the return terms first. It’s common in casual conversation between friends, family, or even in customer‑service chats.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dáumaolhadanapolíticadedevoluçõesantesdecomprar
Imperative of dar
‘Dá’ is the informal 2nd‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘dar’, used to give a command or suggestion.
Article agreement
‘olhada’ is a feminine noun, so it must be preceded by the feminine article ‘uma’, not ‘um’.
Contraction ‘na’
‘na’ = ‘em’ + ‘a’, meaning ‘in/on the’. It links the verb phrase to the noun ‘política’.
Prepositional phrase ‘antes de’
‘antes de’ introduces an infinitive verb and translates to ‘before’. The infinitive that follows stays unchanged.
Infinitive ‘comprar’
The verb ‘comprar’ stays in its infinitive form after ‘antes de’, indicating the action that will happen later.
🗨In Conversation
Antes de fechar o carrinho, dá uma olhada na política de devoluções.
Before you check out, take a look at the return policy.
Boa ideia, assim evito surpresas depois.
Good idea, that way I avoid surprises later.
✕Common Mistakes
Dá um olhada na política de devoluções antes de comprar.
‘olhada’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘uma’, not ‘um’.
Dá uma olhada na política de devolução antes de comprar.
The noun should be plural ‘devoluções’ because most policies cover multiple types of returns.
Dá uma olhada na política de devoluções antes comprar.
The preposition ‘de’ is required after ‘antes’. It should be ‘antes de comprar’.
↔Alternatives
Confira a política de devoluções antes de comprar.
Check the return policy before buying.
Verifique a política de devoluções antes de adquirir o produto.
Verify the return policy before acquiring the product.
Leia a política de devoluções antes de finalizar a compra.
Read the return policy before finalizing the purchase.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, e‑commerce sites usually offer a 7‑day return window, but the exact conditions (who pays shipping, condition of the item, etc.) vary widely. Reading the ‘política de devoluções’ can save you from unexpected fees or the inability to return a product. Also, using the informal imperative ‘Dá’ is appropriate with friends or peers, but in a formal setting you’d say ‘Dê uma olhada…’.