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"How much does it cost?" in Portuguese: Quanto custa?
Quanto custa?
How much does it cost? in Portuguese is Quanto custa? Keep the full phrase. For plural items say Quanto custam? Point and ask Quanto custa isso?
Market stall
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How to pronounce Quanto custa?
Say it
KWAN-too KOOS-tah
/ˈquɐn.tu ˈkus.ta/
KWAN-too KOOS-tah
"How much does it cost?" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Quanto custa? | How much does it cost? Main phrase. | Main phrase. |
| Quanto custa isso? | How much does this cost? With pointing. | With pointing. |
| Quanto custam? | How much do they cost? Plural. | Plural. |
| Qual é o preço? | What’s the price? Related ask. | Related ask. |
How to use Quanto custa? in real life
- 1Market stall
Quanto custa o quilo do tomate hoje?
How much does a kilo of tomatoes cost today?
Full phrase + item.
- 2Souvenir shop
Quanto custa essa pulseira de prata?
How much does this silver bracelet cost?
Pointing with essa.
- 3Ticket window
Quanto custa um ingresso inteiro hoje?
How much does one full-price ticket cost today?
Keep Quanto custa for the head phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with Quanto custa?
Incorrect: How much does it cost em reais?
Correct: Quanto custa?
Use the Portuguese phrase.
Incorrect: Quanto custa? (pointing at many) with singular only.
Correct: Quanto custam estes?
Plural items often take custam.
Good to know
Quanto custa? is safe in shops, taxis (for a stated fare), and markets. At feiras you can also ask É quanto? for a quicker, more local feel — still related to price.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a phone charger
ChatPal
Quanto custa este carregador rápido?
How much does this fast charger cost?
You
Não sei. Pergunta: quanto custa?
I don’t know. Ask: how much does it cost?
ChatPal
Moço, quanto custa esse aí?
Sir, how much does that one cost?
You
Se for caro, a gente compara outro.
If it’s expensive, we’ll compare another.
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FAQ
Common questions about "How much does it cost?" in Portuguese
How much does it cost?
Quanto custa?
How much is this?
Quanto custa isso?
Plural?
Quanto custam?
What’s the price?
Qual é o preço? / Quanto custa?
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