At a Toll Plaza in Brazil: Ask About Lanes and Payment
Use practical road-trip phrases to identify a pedágio lane, check payment options, and ask for a receipt in Brazil.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Pedágio means toll, and praça de pedágio is a toll plaza. You may see signs for pagamento automático (automatic payment) or cabines (toll booths). Follow the signs and local instructions rather than assuming every lane accepts the same method.
Recognize the words on a toll road
A tag is often called a tag or adesivo in conversation. If you are using a rental car, ask the rental company whether it has an electronic toll tag and how any charges are handled.
Esta faixa aceita pagamento em dinheiro?
Does this lane accept cash payment?
O carro alugado tem tag de pedágio?
Does the rental car have a toll tag?
Onde fica a cabine com pagamento manual?
Where is the booth with manual payment?
Ask how to pay and keep the receipt
Some toll roads offer electronic payment, while options at a particular plaza can vary. Ask which methods are accepted before choosing a lane when possible. Recibo means receipt; comprovante means proof of payment.
If you are unsure which lane to use, ask for the manual-payment option or follow the road signs. Do not stop in a lane unless the attendant or signage directs you to do so.
Aceita cartão ou só dinheiro?
Do you accept cards or only cash?
Pode me dar o recibo, por favor?
Could you give me the receipt, please?
Esta pista é para pagamento automático?
Is this lane for automatic payment?
Put it into practice
Look for pedágio, cabine, and pagamento automático. Check the accepted method for your lane and ask the rental company how an electronic tag is billed.
Quick practice
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