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How to Say ‘But will it cost more?’ in Portuguese

Mas fica mais caro?

mahsh fee-kah mysh KAH-roo

[mahsh fee-kah mysh KAH-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: Ficar usually means "to stay", but here it means 'to end up' or 'to turn out'. Fica mais barato means "it works out cheaper".

Phrase Breakdown

Mas fica

mahsh fee-kah

But does it end up

'Mas' is 'mash' before an 'f'. 'Fica' is 'FI-ka'.

Example

Mas fica longe?

But is it far?

Words in this phrase

Mas

[mahsh]

but

Used to introduce a condition or playful twist, often teasing in a flirty way.

Example

Mas não penses que me convences assim tão facilmente.

But don’t think you can convince me that easily.

fica

[fee-kah]

becomes

To begin to be; to come to be something.

Example

A água fica fria no inverno.

The water becomes cold in winter.

mais caro?

mysh KAH-roo

more expensive?

'Caro' is 'KA-ru' with a soft, tapped 'r'. Raise your intonation at the end for a question.

Example

Este é mais caro.

This one is more expensive.

Words in this phrase

mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

caro

[KAH-roo]

expensive

Used to describe something with a high price.

Example

Se o casaco custa muito, digo "É demasiado caro."

If the coat costs a lot, I say "It's too expensive."

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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