How to Say ‘How much is it?’ in Portuguese
Quanto custa?
KWAN-too KOOSH-tah
[KWAN-too KOOSH-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: Super useful standalone question. Add “isto/isso” if needed: “Quanto custa isto?” = “How much is this?”
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, this works for tickets, coffee, pastries—everything. Locals love efficiency!
Phrase Breakdown
Quanto
[KWAN-too]
how much
Introduces a price question (used with “custa”).
Quanto custa viajar de elétrico hoje?
How much does it cost to travel by tram today?
custa
[KOOSH-tah]
does it cost
From “custar”; with “quanto” forms the question “How much does it cost?”
Quanto custa o passe para o elétrico?
How much does the tram pass cost?
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