Portuguese Phrase
Aceitas cupons?
Meaning
This is a direct question used to inquire if a commercial establishment allows the use of discount vouchers or promotional codes. It utilizes the second-person singular informal verb form, making it suitable for casual interactions.
When to use
Use this phrase at the checkout counter of a store, when ordering at a restaurant, or before finalizing a service to see if you can apply a discount. It is common in regions where the pronoun 'tu' is frequently used, such as Portugal or parts of Brazil.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aceitascupons?
Verb Aceitar
'Aceitas' is the present indicative conjugation for 'tu' (you informal). In many Brazilian dialects, 'você aceita' is more common.
Plural of Cupom
Nouns ending in -m change to -ns in the plural. Thus, 'cupom' becomes 'cupons'.
🗨In Conversation
Com licença, aceitas cupons de desconto?
Excuse me, do you accept discount coupons?
Sim, aceitamos! Pode mostrar o código no celular.
Yes, we do! You can show the code on your phone.
✕Common Mistakes
Você aceitas cupons?
When using 'você', the verb should be 'aceita'. 'Aceitas' is only used with 'tu'.
Tu aceita cupons?
The pronoun 'tu' requires the verb ending in -as for the present tense of -ar verbs.
↔Alternatives
Você aceita cupons?
Do you (formal/neutral) accept coupons?
Aceitam cupons aqui?
Do they/you all accept coupons here?
Posso usar um cupom?
Can I use a coupon?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, digital coupons are extremely popular through apps, while in Portugal, the word is often spelled 'cupão' (plural 'cupões'). If you are in a more formal shop, using 'você' or the third-person 'aceitam' is generally safer than the informal 'tu' form.