How to Say ‘How much/many?’ in Portuguese
Quanto/quanta/quantos/quantas?
kwahn-too kwahn-tah kwahn-toosh kwahn-tahsh
[kwahn-too kwahn-tah kwahn-toosh kwahn-tahsh]
💬 Usage Tip: The form changes with gender and number of objects.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Useful when shopping; always state what you're referring to if unsure of the correct form.
Phrase Breakdown
Quanto
[kwahn-too]
How much/many?
Used to inquire about amount or number.
Quanto custa isso?
How much does this cost?
quanta
[kwahn-tah]
How much/many?
Used to inquire about amount or number.
Quanta gente veio à festa?
How many people came to the party?
quantos
[kwahn-toosh]
How much/many?
Used to inquire about amount or number.
Quantos livros compraste?
How many books did you buy?
quantas
[kwahn-tahsh]
How much/many?
Used to inquire about amount or number.
Quantas vezes você foi lá?
How many times have you been there?
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.”
Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker