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Portuguese Phrase

Não dá pra usar o caixa eletrônico sem seu PIN.

/nɐ̃w̃ dˈa pɾɐ u.zˈaɾ u kˈaj.ʃɐ e.le.tɾˈõ.ni.ku sˈẽj̃ sˈew pˈĩ/
Meaning"It's not possible to use the ATM without your PIN."
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Meaning

This phrase conveys the impossibility of performing a specific action due to a missing requirement. The expression 'não dá pra' is a highly common colloquialism in Brazilian Portuguese used to say 'it is not possible' or 'one cannot'.

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When to use

Use this phrase in everyday situations involving technology or rules where a specific step or item is mandatory. It is particularly useful at banks, stores, or when helping someone navigate automated systems.

Grammar Breakdown

Não dá prausaro caixa eletrônicosemseu PIN

1

Não dá pra

A very common contraction of 'não dá para', used to indicate that an action is impossible or unavailable.

2

Caixa eletrônico

The compound noun for an ATM. 'Caixa' refers to a cashier or box, and 'eletrônico' means electronic.

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A

Esqueci minha senha, e agora?

I forgot my password, now what?

Não dá pra usar o caixa eletrônico sem seu PIN.

It's not possible to use the ATM without your PIN.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Não dá para usa o caixa eletrônico.

    After the preposition 'para' (or its short form 'pra'), you must use the infinitive form of the verb, which is 'usar'.

  • Não pode usar o caixa eletrônico sem seu PIN.

    While 'não pode' means 'cannot', 'não dá pra' is much more natural for expressing situational impossibility in spoken Portuguese.

Alternatives

  • É impossível usar o caixa sem a senha.

    It is impossible to use the ATM without the password.

  • Você precisa da senha para o caixa eletrônico.

    You need the password for the ATM.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, the word 'senha' is more frequently used than 'PIN' for passwords. Additionally, Brazilian ATMs are known for high security; many require biometrics like fingerprints in addition to a numeric password.