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How to Say ‘It's a little more expensive’ in Portuguese

É um bocadinho mais caro

eh oong boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo mysh KAH-roo

[eh oong boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo mysh KAH-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: bocadinho is bocado "bit" with -inho added, which makes things smaller or softer. Portuguese speakers use -inho constantly to sound friendly: um minutinho "just a minute".

Phrase Breakdown

É um bocadinho

eh oong boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo

It's a little bit

'Bocadinho' is a very common Portuguese diminutive of 'bocado' (a bit). Stress DI: boo-ka-DI-nyoo.

Example

Espere um bocadinho.

Wait a little bit.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

[oong]

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Em «um» prazer, o artigo introduz a expressão educada.

In “a” pleasure, the article introduces the polite expression.

bocadinho

[boo-kuh-DEE-nyoo]

little bit

Diminutive of 'bocado'; 'um bocadinho' means a little bit.

Example

Quero só um bocadinho de açúcar.

I only want a little bit of sugar.

mais caro

mysh KAH-roo

more expensive

'Mais' + adjective makes the comparative. 'Caro' sounds like KA-roo.

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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