Portuguese Phrase
Seu recibo está na bolsa.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that their receipt can be found inside the bag. It uses a straightforward location structure and a polite possessive.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to point out the whereabouts of a document, especially in a casual or semi‑formal setting such as at home, in a store, or while helping a colleague locate a receipt.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Seureciboestánabolsa
Seu (possessive adjective)
Used for second‑person singular (formal) or third‑person singular; it agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
Recibo (noun)
Masculine noun meaning “receipt”. The article is omitted because the possessive adjective already marks definiteness.
Está (verb estar)
Third‑person singular present of estar, used for temporary location or state. Here it indicates where the receipt is.
Na (contraction)
Contraction of the preposition em + the feminine singular article a → na, meaning “in the”.
Bolsa (noun)
Feminine noun meaning “bag, purse, backpack”. In Brazil it commonly refers to a handbag.
🗨In Conversation
Onde está o seu recibo?
Where is your receipt?
Seu recibo está na bolsa.
Your receipt is in the bag.
✕Common Mistakes
Seu recibo é na bolsa.
Use estar for location, not ser.
Sua recibo está na bolsa.
Recibo is masculine, so the possessive must be "seu" (or "teu").
Seu recibo está em a bolsa.
The correct contraction is "na".
↔Alternatives
O seu recibo está na bolsa.
Your receipt is in the bag.
O recibo está na sua bolsa.
The receipt is in your bag.
Seu comprovante está na bolsa.
Your proof (receipt) is in the bag.
A sua nota fiscal está na bolsa.
Your invoice is in the bag.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "bolsa" usually refers to a handbag or a small backpack, not a briefcase. The possessive "seu" sounds polite; in informal speech many regions use "teu" (e.g., "Teu recibo está na bolsa"). Also, avoid confusing "bolsa" with "bolsa de estudos" (scholarship) – context makes the meaning clear.