Quanto custa o bilhete?
How much is the ticket?
Language note: “Bilhete” is masculine: o bilhete. For public transport you can also say “título” (more official).
Culture note: On trams and buses, sometimes you buy from the driver (often a bit more expensive). Asking first helps you avoid surprises.
Context: You ask the full question specifically about the ticket.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quanto
[KWAN-too]
how much
Used to ask for the price of something.
Quanto custa o bilhete para o elétrico?
How much is the ticket for the tram?
custa
[KOOSH-tah]
does it cost
From “custar”; here it refers to “o bilhete” (the ticket).
Quanto custa ir de elétrico com este bilhete?
How much does it cost to go by tram with this ticket?
o
[oo]
the
Masculine singular definite article introducing “bilhete” (ticket).
Quanto custa o bilhete do elétrico?
How much is the tram ticket?
bilhete
[bee-LHET(uh)]
ticket
A ticket (for transport, entry, etc.). In transit, it’s what you validate/show in inspections.
Compro o bilhete na paragem antes de entrar no elétrico.
I buy the ticket at the stop before getting on the tram.
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