Você não perguntou
You didn't ask
Language note: Note the use of 'não' for negation before the verb.
Culture note: In Portuguese culture, making assumptions without asking may be perceived as rude.
Context: The driver points out that the user didn't inquire about payment before the trip.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Você
[vo-CE]
You
A pronoun referring to the person being spoken to.
Você precisa perguntar antes de entrar no táxi.
You need to ask before getting in the taxi.
não
[NAO]
not
Used to form negative constructions.
Você não pode pagar com cartão aqui.
You cannot pay with card here.
perguntou
[per-gun-TOU]
asked
Past tense of making an inquiry.
Você não perguntou se ele aceita cartão.
You didn't ask if he accepts card.
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