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Italian Phrase

Quanto costa un biglietto di sola andata?

/ˈkwan.to ˈkɔs.ta un biʎˈʎet.to di ˈso.la anˈda.ta/
Meaning"How much does a one-way ticket cost?"
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Meaning

This phrase is used to inquire about the price of a single journey ticket. 'Quanto costa' literally means 'how much does it cost', and 'biglietto di sola andata' specifies a ticket for a one-way trip, without a return journey.

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When to use

You would use this phrase when purchasing tickets for public transport (trains, buses, ferries) or flights, and you only need to travel to a destination without planning a return trip from the same point. It's essential for travel planning and budgeting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Quantocostaunbigliettodisolaandata

1

Quanto

'Quanto' means 'how much' or 'how many'. It's an interrogative adjective or adverb used to ask about quantity or price. Here, it functions as an adverb modifying 'costa'.

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Costa (costare)

'Costa' is the third-person singular conjugation of the verb 'costare' (to cost). It's the standard verb to use when asking about the price of something.

3

Un biglietto

'Un' is the indefinite masculine article 'a/an', and 'biglietto' means 'ticket'. Together, they form 'a ticket'.

4

Di sola andata

This is a common fixed expression meaning 'one-way' or 'single journey'. 'Di' is a preposition meaning 'of', 'sola' means 'only' (feminine singular), and 'andata' means 'going' or 'outbound journey'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Buongiorno! Quanto costa un biglietto di sola andata per Roma?

Good morning! How much does a one-way ticket to Rome cost?

Costa 25 euro, signore.

It costs 25 euros, sir.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Quanto è un biglietto di sola andata?

    While 'è' (is) is used for general prices, 'costa' (costs) is specifically used when asking about the price of an item or service.

  • Quanto costa un biglietto solo andata?

    The correct construction is 'di sola andata', using the preposition 'di' and the feminine adjective 'sola' to modify 'andata'.

↔Alternatives

  • Quanto costa un biglietto?

    How much does a ticket cost?

  • Qual è il prezzo di un biglietto di sola andata?

    What is the price of a one-way ticket?

  • Vorrei un biglietto di sola andata per...

    I would like a one-way ticket for...

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Cultural Tip

When buying tickets in Italy, especially at smaller stations or kiosks, it's polite to greet the vendor with 'Buongiorno' (Good morning/afternoon) or 'Buonasera' (Good evening) before asking your question. Italians appreciate politeness and a little effort in their language. Be prepared for cash payments in some smaller establishments, though card payments are widely accepted.