How to Say ‘It will cost more’ in Portuguese
Isso vai custar mais
IS-so VA-ee cus-TAR MA-is
[IS-so VA-ee cus-TAR MA-is]
💬 Usage Tip: Combines future tense 'vai' with action 'custar' for cost implications.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Advisable to confirm prices beforehand to avoid disputes over 'mais' cost.
Phrase Breakdown
Isso
[IS-so]
This
Refers to something nearby or mentioned recently.
Isso vai custar mais devido à taxa extra.
This will cost more due to the extra fee.
vai
[VA-ee]
will
Indicates future actions or predictions.
Isso vai ser um pouco mais complicado.
It will be a bit more complicated.
custar
[cus-TAR]
cost
Refers to the price of something.
Vai custar mais pela distância extra.
It will cost more for the extra distance.
mais
[MA-is]
more
Indicating a greater amount.
O uso do cartão vai custar mais.
Using the card will cost more.
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