Italian Phrase
Sono 68 dollari.
Meaning
This sentence simply states the cost of something: 'It is 68 dollars.' It is a neutral, factual way to give a price in conversation or written text.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone how much an item, service, or ticket costs, especially in a shop, restaurant, or online listing. It works both in formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sono68dollari
Essere (sono)
The verb 'essere' in the 1st‑person singular (sono) is used to state a price; it agrees with the implied subject 'it' (the item).
Cardinal numbers after the verb
In Italian, the number that indicates price follows the verb, e.g., 'sono 68', not '68 sono'.
Plural noun without article
When naming a currency after a number, the noun stays plural and no article is used (dollari, euro, yen).
🗨In Conversation
Quanto costa questo libro?
How much does this book cost?
Sono 68 dollari.
It's 68 dollars.
✕Common Mistakes
È 68 dollari.
Use 'sono' for plural amounts; 'è' is only correct for singular (e.g., 'È un dollaro').
Sono 68 il dollari.
Do not use an article before the currency name after a number.
Sono sessanta‑otto dollari.
When writing the number as digits, keep the numeral; when spelling it out, use the correct form 'sessantotto' (one word).
↔Alternatives
Costa 68 dollari.
It costs 68 dollars.
Il prezzo è 68 dollari.
The price is 68 dollars.
Sono sessantotto dollari.
It's sixty‑eight dollars.
Cultural Tip
In Italy the official currency is the euro, so you’ll usually hear 'sono 68 euro.' When speaking about foreign money (e.g., dollars) you keep the same structure. Remember that for a single unit you use 'è' (e.g., 'È un dollaro') and for two or more you switch to 'sono' (e.g., 'Sono due dollari').