Portuguese Phrase
Meu pagamento foi recusado.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that a payment attempt was declined, usually by a bank, credit‑card processor, or merchant. It is a neutral, factual statement.
When to use
Use this phrase when you discover that a credit‑card charge, online transfer, or any other payment did not go through and you need to inform a customer‑service representative, a friend, or a colleague.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meupagamentofoirecusado.
Possessive adjective
"Meu" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is masculine singular to match "pagamento".
Passive voice with ser
The passive is formed with the verb "ser" in the past tense (foi) + past participle (recusado).
Past participle agreement
The past participle "recusado" must agree with the subject "pagamento" (masculine singular).
Verb "recusar"
"Recusar" means to refuse or decline; its past participle is "recusado".
🗨In Conversation
Meu pagamento foi recusado.
My payment was declined.
Vamos tentar outro método ou entrar em contato com o banco.
Let's try another method or contact the bank.
✕Common Mistakes
Meu pagamento foi recusar.
The infinitive "recusar" cannot be used after "foi"; you need the past participle "recusado".
Meu pagamento foi recusada.
The past participle must agree with the masculine noun "pagamento"; "recusada" is feminine.
↔Alternatives
Meu pagamento não foi aceito.
My payment was not accepted.
A transação foi rejeitada.
The transaction was rejected.
O pagamento não passou.
The payment didn't go through.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, banking apps and e‑commerce sites usually display the message "Pagamento recusado" or "Transação falhou". When speaking to a bank clerk or customer‑service agent, keep a polite tone; using the passive voice (foi recusado) sounds more formal and is preferred over colloquial shortcuts like "não deu".