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"Free (no cost)" in Portuguese: grátis
grátis
Note: also: gratuito/a
Free (no cost) in Portuguese is grátis. Signs say entrada grátis. Gratuito/a is a related formal note, not this headword.
Museum day
Domingo a entrada é grátis.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce grátis
Say it
GRAH-chees
/ˈɡɾa.tʃis/
GRAH-chees
"Free (no cost)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| grátis | free (no cost) Default price word. | Default price word. |
| entrada grátis | free entry Events. | Events. |
| frete grátis | free shipping Shopping. | Shopping. |
| gratuito/a | free (formal) Related note—does not count for grátis. | Related note—does not count for grátis. |
How to use grátis in real life
- 1Museum day
Domingo a entrada é grátis.
On Sunday entry is free.
Ticket.
- 2App promo
O primeiro mês é grátis.
The first month is free.
Trial.
- 3Shipping
Acima de 150 o frete fica grátis.
Over 150 shipping becomes free.
E-commerce.
Mistakes English speakers make with grátis
Incorrect: Entrada gratuita (forced as the only form).
Correct: Entrada grátis.
Grátis is the headword; gratuito does not count here.
Incorrect: É free?
Correct: É grátis?
Use grátis.
Good to know
Brazilian posters love big GRÁTIS stickers. Gratuito appears in formal notices, but shoppers scan for grátis on apps and flyers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking museum tickets
ChatPal
Hoje a visita é grátis?
Is the visit free today?
You
Sim—domingo é grátis para todos.
Yes—Sunday is free for everyone.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Grátis muda o plano!
Great. Free changes the plan!
You
Vamos cedo então.
Let's go early then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Free (no cost)" in Portuguese
Free (no cost)?
Grátis.
Free entry?
Entrada grátis.
Gratuito vs grátis?
Gratuito is formal/related; grátis is this entry.
Free shipping?
Frete grátis.
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