Portuguese Phrase
Aqui está o meu cartão.
Meaning
The sentence means “Here is my card.” It is a polite way to hand over a card—whether a credit card, identification, or business card—to someone who has asked for it.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to present a card in everyday situations: paying at a store, showing ID at a hotel check‑in, or offering your business card during a networking meeting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aquiestáomeucartão
Aqui
Adverb of place meaning “here”. It points to something close to the speaker.
está
Third‑person singular of the verb *estar*, used for temporary location or state. Here it indicates where the card is.
o
Definite article (masculine singular). It agrees with the noun *cartão*.
meu
Possessive adjective meaning “my”. It must match the gender of the noun it modifies (masculine *meu*, feminine *minha*).
cartão
Masculine noun meaning “card”. Can refer to a credit card, ID, business card, etc.
🗨In Conversation
Posso ver seu cartão, por favor?
May I see your card, please?
Aqui está o meu cartão.
Here is my card.
✕Common Mistakes
Aqui é o meu cartão.
Use *está* (estar) for location, not *é* (ser), which describes permanent identity.
Aqui está a meu cartão.
The article must agree with the masculine noun *cartão*; use *o meu* not *a meu*.
Aqui está o minha cartão.
Because *cartão* is masculine, the possessive must be *meu*, not the feminine *minha*.
↔Alternatives
Segue o meu cartão.
Here is my card (handing it over).
Este é o meu cartão.
This is my card.
Tenho o meu cartão aqui.
I have my card here.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, it’s common to hand a card with the right hand and a slight nod, especially in formal or business contexts. When presenting a credit card, say the phrase and then slide the card across the counter; for a business card, a brief exchange of a smile and a handshake is customary. Remember that *cartão* is masculine, so the article and possessive must be *o* and *meu*.