Portuguese Phrase
São 50 dólares por mala extra.
Meaning
The sentence means “It’s $50 for each extra suitcase.” It is used to state the cost of an additional piece of luggage, not the first one that is usually included in the ticket.
When to use
Use this phrase at airports, travel agencies, or hotels when you need to ask or explain the fee for an additional bag. It works in both formal (e.g., airline desk) and informal (e.g., chatting with a friend about travel plans) contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
São50dólarespormalaextra
São (ser)
Third‑person plural of the verb *ser* used with numbers greater than one to state existence or price.
Cardinal number + currency
In Portuguese the number does not agree in gender with the currency; *50 dólares* stays the same regardless of context.
por (preposition)
Here *por* means “for each” or “per”, indicating the price applied to every single item.
Adjective placement
Adjectives like *extra* commonly follow the noun (*mala extra*), especially in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.
🗨In Conversation
Quantas malas você vai levar?
How many suitcases are you taking?
Vou levar duas, mas a segunda é extra, então são 50 dólares por mala extra.
I’ll take two, but the second one is extra, so it’s $50 per extra suitcase.
✕Common Mistakes
São 50 dólares por malas extra.
When using *por* to mean “per”, the noun stays singular because you are talking about the price for each individual item.
São 50 dólares por extra mala.
In Brazilian Portuguese the adjective *extra* normally follows the noun; placing it before sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Custa 50 dólares por cada mala extra.
It costs $50 for each extra suitcase.
O preço é 50 dólares por bagagem adicional.
The price is $50 for additional baggage.
São 50 dólares por bagagem extra.
It’s $50 per extra baggage.
Cultural Tip
Brazilian airlines usually allow one free checked bag and charge a flat fee for each extra piece. The word *mala* is informal and refers specifically to a suitcase, while *bagagem* is the more formal term used in official communications. Prices can vary by airline and route, so it’s always good to confirm the exact amount before you travel.