Quanto é?
How much is it?
Language note: Use this phrase not just for coffee, but for anything you’re purchasing.
Culture note: In Portugal, it's common to see prices displayed in local coffee shops, but it's fine to ask the price if you're uncertain.
Context: Now, you want to know the cost of your order.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quanto
[kWAHN-toh]
How much
Used to inquire about the price or cost of something.
Quanto é este café?
How much is this coffee?
é
[EH]
is
A present tense form of the verb 'to be' in Portuguese, often used in questions related to identity or value.
Quanto é o total?
What is the total amount?
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