At a Toy Store in Brazil: Ask for a Gift by Age and Interest
Practice helpful store questions when choosing a gift for a child, from finding an age range to checking what's in the box.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Brinquedo means toy, jogo means game, and livro infantil is a children's book. Say the child's age and one interest to help the staff narrow the options: gosta de desenhar (likes drawing) or gosta de dinossauros (likes dinosaurs).
Describe the age and interests
Use this as a description of the recipient, not as a claim that a product is suitable. Check the package and ask staff about the current age guidance.
Estou procurando um presente para uma criança de seis anos.
I'm looking for a gift for a six-year-old.
Ela gosta de música e de pintar.
She likes music and painting.
Ask what's included and how the game works
Ask Quantas peças vêm na caixa? (How many pieces come in the box?) and O jogo é para quantas pessoas? (How many people is the game for?). These questions help you compare packages without guessing.
If you are choosing a book, ask whether the story is available in another language or whether the edition is illustrated.
Este jogo é para jogar sozinho ou em grupo?
Is this game for one person or a group?
O livro tem ilustrações?
Does the book have illustrations?
Confirm the price and gift options
Use embrulhar para presente to ask for gift wrapping. Policies and availability vary by store, so check before paying. If you need a receipt for an exchange, ask which type the store can provide.
Repeat the item and total price at checkout. This offers one more chance to confirm you have the right product.
Vocês embrulham para presente?
Do you wrap gifts?
Pode me dar um comprovante da compra?
Can you give me proof of purchase?
Put it into practice
Describe the child's age and interests, ask what comes in the package, then check current age guidance and gift options with the store.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “Can you give me proof of purchase”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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