Portuguese Phrase
Quando tenho que pagar o depósito?
Meaning
The speaker is asking for the deadline or the exact moment they must hand over the deposit. It’s a practical question often heard in rental, hotel, or service contexts.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to know the payment schedule for a security deposit – for example, when signing a lease, booking a vacation rental, or reserving a spot in a class that requires a deposit.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quandotenhoquepagarodepósito?
Quando
Interrogative adverb meaning 'when', used to ask about time.
tenho que + infinitive
Construction of obligation: 'tenho que' = 'I have to'. The verb that follows stays in the infinitive.
pagar
Infinitive verb meaning 'to pay'.
o depósito
Definite article + noun; 'the deposit' (a sum of money given as security).
🗨In Conversation
Quando tenho que pagar o depósito?
When do I have to pay the deposit?
Você deve pagar até o dia 5 de maio, antes de assinar o contrato.
You should pay it by May 5th, before signing the contract.
✕Common Mistakes
Quando tem que pagar o depósito?
Missing the subject pronoun; the correct form is 'tenho' (I have).
Quando tenho que pago o depósito?
After 'tenho que' the verb must stay in infinitive, not conjugated.
Quando tenho que pagar depósito?
If you drop the article, the phrase sounds incomplete in most contexts.
↔Alternatives
Qual é a data para o pagamento do depósito?
What is the date for the deposit payment?
Até quando devo pagar o depósito?
Until when should I pay the deposit?
Quando é o prazo para pagar o depósito?
When is the deadline to pay the deposit?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, a ‘depósito’ is commonly required for rentals, hotels, and even some classes. It’s usually paid before you receive the keys or start the service, and the landlord or provider will return it after the contract ends, provided there’s no damage. Always ask for a receipt and clarify whether the deposit is refundable or partially non‑refundable.