Italian Phrase
Il mio ticket è $25.
Meaning
This sentence states the price of a ticket, using the English loanword “ticket” in an Italian sentence. The structure follows the typical Italian pattern of subject + possessive + noun + verb “essere” + price.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone how much a ticket costs, such as at a travel agency, a concert box office, or when discussing travel expenses with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilmioticketè$25
Definite article + possessive
In Italian, the definite article (il, la, i, le) is required before a possessive adjective (mio, tua, nostro, etc.).
Verb “essere” for price
When stating the price of something, you can use “è” (is) or “costa” (costs). Both are correct, but “costa” emphasizes the act of paying.
Loanwords
English loanwords like “ticket” are accepted in informal speech, but they keep the Italian article and possessive agreement.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto costa il tuo biglietto per il concerto?
How much does your concert ticket cost?
Il mio ticket è $25.
My ticket is $25.
✕Common Mistakes
Il mio ticket è $25.
While “ticket” is understood, the standard Italian word is “biglietto.” Use it in formal contexts.
Il mio ticket è $25.
If you want to emphasize the cost, you can also say “costa $25.”
Il mio ticket è $25.
When speaking about euros, replace the dollar sign with the euro sign and use a comma for cents: “€25,00.”
↔Alternatives
Il mio biglietto costa $25.
My ticket costs $25.
Il prezzo del mio ticket è $25.
The price of my ticket is $25.
Pago $25 per il mio ticket.
I pay $25 for my ticket.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, the native word for “ticket” is “biglietto.” Using the English loanword “ticket” is common in informal speech, especially among younger people or in contexts like concerts and events. However, in formal settings or with older speakers, it’s safer to use “biglietto.” Also, when quoting prices, Italians usually write the amount with the euro sign (€) and a comma for cents (e.g., €25,00). If you’re speaking about dollars, specify the currency as “dollari” to avoid confusion.