Portuguese Phrase
Pressiona 'Sim' para receber um recibo.
Meaning
The sentence tells the user to press the button labelled ‘Sim’ (Yes) so that a receipt will be generated. It is a typical instruction you find on ATMs, online checkout pages, or self‑service kiosks.
When to use
Use this phrase in any digital or physical interface where the user must confirm an action to obtain a proof of transaction – e.g., after a purchase, when printing a receipt at a bank, or in a mobile app that offers a downloadable receipt.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Pressiona'Sim'parareceberumrecibo
Imperative (tu) – Pressiona
‘Pressiona’ is the affirmative imperative for the second‑person singular (tu) of the verb pressionar. In Brazil the form ‘Pressione’ is more common, while Portugal uses ‘Pressiona’.
Button label – 'Sim'
The word inside quotes is the literal label that appears on the screen. It is kept in single quotes to show that the user must press that exact button.
Purpose clause – para + infinitive
‘para receber’ uses the preposition para followed by an infinitive to express purpose: ‘in order to receive’.
Indefinite article – um
‘um’ is the masculine singular indefinite article, used here because the receipt is not previously identified.
Noun – recibo
‘recibo’ means a receipt or proof of payment. In Brazil you’ll also see ‘comprovante’.
🗨In Conversation
Como faço para ter o comprovante da compra?
How do I get a proof of purchase?
Pressiona 'Sim' para receber um recibo.
Press 'Yes' to receive a receipt.
✕Common Mistakes
Pressione 'Sim' para receber um recibo.
‘Pressione’ is the Brazilian form; if you are targeting European Portuguese, use ‘Pressiona’.
Pressiona 'Sim' para receber o recibo.
Using the definite article ‘o’ implies a specific receipt that has already been mentioned; the instruction is about any receipt, so the indefinite article ‘um’ is correct.
Pressiona Sim para receber um recibo.
The button label should stay inside quotes; dropping the quotes can cause confusion with the word ‘sim’ meaning ‘yes’ in a sentence.
↔Alternatives
Clique em 'Sim' para obter um recibo.
Click 'Yes' to get a receipt.
Selecione 'Sim' para gerar um recibo.
Select 'Yes' to generate a receipt.
Aperte 'Sim' e receba seu recibo.
Press 'Yes' and receive your receipt.
Cultural Tip
In Portugal the imperative ‘Pressiona’ is natural, while in Brazil speakers usually say ‘Pressione’ or ‘Clique’. Also, Brazilians often prefer the word ‘comprovante’ instead of ‘recibo’ for a receipt. When teaching this phrase, point out the regional variation so learners can adapt to the audience they are speaking to.