Italian Phrase
Quanto mi danno per 100 dollari?
Meaning
The speaker is asking how much money they will receive in exchange for 100 US dollars. It is a typical question at banks, currency‑exchange kiosks, or when negotiating a private trade.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to know the amount you’ll get for a specific sum of foreign currency, especially before a transaction at a bank, an airport exchange desk, or a street money‑changer.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantomidannoper100dollari?
Quanto (interrogative adverb)
Used to ask about quantity or amount, equivalent to 'how much' in English.
mi (indirect object pronoun)
Indicates the person who receives something; here it means 'to me'.
danno (verb dare, 3rd person plural)
Present tense of 'dare' with a plural subject (they/you all).
per (preposition)
Introduces the thing being exchanged; here it means 'for'.
100 dollari (numeral + noun)
The amount of foreign currency; in spoken Italian the number is usually said as 'cento'.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto mi danno per 100 dollari?
How much will they give me for 100 dollars?
Ti danno 92 euro, più una commissione di 2 euro.
They’ll give you 92 euros, plus a 2‑euro commission.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto mi dà per 100 dollari?
Use the plural form 'danno' because the implied subject (the exchange office) is plural.
Quanto mi danno di 100 dollari?
The preposition is 'per' (for), not 'di' (of).
Quanto mi danno per 100 dollaro?
Never use the singular 'dollaro' when referring to a total amount; the noun must agree with the number.
↔Alternatives
Che importo mi daranno per 100 dollari?
What amount will they give me for 100 dollars?
Quanti euro riceverò per 100 dollari?
How many euros will I receive for 100 dollars?
Qual è il tasso di cambio per 100 dollari?
What is the exchange rate for 100 dollars?
Cultural Tip
In Italy the official exchange rate is set by the Bank of Italy, but banks and kiosks often add a commission. It’s common to ask for the total amount you’ll receive (including fees) rather than just the rate. Also, remember that "dollari" is always plural; you never say "un dollaro" when you’re talking about a sum larger than one.