pagare con la carta
/paˈɡa.re kon la ˈkar.ta/word by word
To pay by card in Italian is pagare con la carta.
The phrase pagare con la carta is used when you want to use a credit or debit card to pay for goods or services instead of using cash. It is the standard way to express paying electronically, which distinguishes it from pagare in contanti (to pay in cash).
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, pagare con la carta translates to to pay with the card.
Which one should you use?
You may also see pagare con carta, where the article la is omitted. This is common and acceptable in many contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word pagare comes from the Latin word for 'peace'. Historically paying a debt was seen as a way to make peace between two parties.
- Depending on the region, some vendors might ask vuole pagare con il bancomat?, specifically referring to the Italian debit network.
- While you use con la carta to pay, the word carta can also mean a 'menu' in a restaurant, so context is vital to avoid confusion.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, desidero effettuare il pagamento con la carta.Good morning, I would like to pay by card.
- Pagamento tramite carta accettato.Payment by card accepted.
- Preferisco pagare con la carta.I prefer to pay by card.
- Devi pagare con la carta qui.You have to pay by card here.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are at a small cafe.
- LorenzoQuanto costa il caffè, Chiara?How much is the coffee, Chiara?
- ChiaraCosta due euro, Lorenzo.It costs two euros, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoPosso pagare con la carta?Can I pay by card?
- ChiaraSì, accettano tutte le carte.Yes, they accept all cards.
