Quanto custa?
How much?
Language note: A staple phrase in any shopping scenario.
Culture note: Price haggling isn’t common in regular shops but might be possible in markets.
Context: John arrives at the market and finds a stall selling interesting items. He wants to know the price of a souvenir.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quanto
[kwahn-toh]
How much
Used to ask for the price of something.
Quanto custa este livro?
How much does this book cost?
custa
[koos-tah]
cost
The amount of money needed to purchase something.
Quanto custa o bilhete?
How much is the ticket?
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