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Italian Phrase

Quanto costa l'ingresso?

/ˈkwan.to ˈkɔs.ta ˈliŋ.ˈɡre.so/
Meaning"How much does the admission cost?"
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Meaning

Literally ‘How much does the admission cost?’, this question is used to find out the price you have to pay to enter a venue, event, museum, or any place that charges a fee.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are at the ticket desk of a museum, concert hall, amusement park, or any attraction that requires an entry fee. It works both in formal and informal contexts, but it is polite and neutral enough for any situation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Quantocostal'ingresso?

1

Quanto (interrogative adverb)

Used to ask about quantity or price, it does not change with gender or number.

2

costa (verb costare)

Third‑person singular present of costare ‘to cost’; the subject (l’ingresso) is understood.

3

l' (elided article)

The definite article il contracts before a vowel, becoming l’. It agrees in gender and number with ingresso (masc. sing.).

4

ingresso (masc. noun)

Means ‘entry, admission, ticket price’; often used for museums, concerts, public transport, etc.

🗨In Conversation

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Quanto costa l'ingresso?

How much does the admission cost?

L'ingresso è 12 euro, ma gli studenti hanno uno sconto del 20 %.

The admission is 12 euros, but students get a 20 % discount.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Quanto costo l'ingresso?

    ‘Costo’ is a noun meaning ‘cost’; the verb form needed here is ‘costa’.

  • Quanto costa l' ingresso?

    There should be no space after the apostrophe; the article contracts directly with the noun.

  • Quanto è l'ingresso?

    While understandable, this construction sounds unnatural; use ‘costa’ to talk about price.

↔Alternatives

  • Quanto è il biglietto?

    How much is the ticket?

  • Quanto devo pagare per entrare?

    How much do I have to pay to get in?

  • Qual è il prezzo d'ingresso?

    What is the entry price?

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Cultural Tip

In many Italian museums and cultural sites, there are reduced rates for EU students, seniors, and families. It’s common to ask “Ci sono sconti per studenti?” after you learn the price. Also, note that some places have a ‘prezzo ridotto’ (reduced price) sign, so listening for that word can save you money.