Italian Phrase
Sì, sono 50 dollari.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the price or amount being discussed is fifty US dollars. The phrase combines a simple affirmation (Sì) with the verb ‘essere’ correctly conjugated for a plural monetary amount.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks you to confirm a price, a cost, or an amount in dollars—e.g., after being asked ‘È 50 dollari?’ or ‘Quanto costa?’ in a shop, market, or while negotiating a service.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,sono50dollari.
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer a yes‑no question affirmatively; it carries a slight pause before the rest of the sentence.
sono (verb agreement)
The verb ‘essere’ must agree with the subject. With a plural noun like ‘dollari’, the third‑person plural form ‘sono’ is required.
Number + noun
When a numeral precedes a noun, the noun stays in its normal plural form; the numeral itself does not change.
🗨In Conversation
È 50 dollari?
Is it fifty dollars?
Sì, sono 50 dollari.
Yes, it's fifty dollars.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, è 50 dollari.
‘È’ is singular; with the plural noun ‘dollari’ you must use ‘sono’.
Sì sono 50 dollari.
A comma (or a short pause) after ‘Sì’ makes the affirmation clearer.
Sì, sono 50 dollaro.
When the amount is more than one, the noun must stay plural: ‘dollari’, not ‘dollaro’.
↔Alternatives
Sì, costa 50 dollari.
Yes, it costs fifty dollars.
Esatto, sono 50 dollari.
Exactly, it's fifty dollars.
Giusto, 50 dollari.
Right, fifty dollars.
Cultural Tip
In Italy the official currency is the euro, so mentioning dollars usually happens in tourist areas, airports, or when dealing with foreign‑brand products. Italians often round prices to the nearest euro, but when quoting dollars they keep the exact amount, especially in exchange‑rate discussions. Keep the tone polite; a simple ‘Sì, sono 50 dollari’ is perfectly neutral, while adding ‘per favore’ or ‘grazie’ can make the exchange sound more courteous.