Portuguese Phrase
O mínimo pra depositar é $25.
Meaning
This sentence tells the listener the smallest amount that can be put into an account or a digital wallet: the minimum deposit is twenty‑five dollars. It is a factual statement, not a request or a suggestion.
When to use
Use it when you are explaining the rules of a bank, a payment app, or any service that requires a deposit. It is common in customer‑service chats, onboarding tutorials, or when a friend asks about the entry‑level amount needed to start using a financial product.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Omínimopradepositaré$25
Definite article O
Used here to refer to a specific concept, the minimum amount.
Mínimo (noun)
Means ‘minimum’; it works as a noun that can be qualified by a verb.
Pra (para)
Colloquial contraction of the preposition ‘para’, meaning ‘for/to’. In formal writing use ‘para’.
Deposit ar (infinitive)
The infinitive form of the verb ‘depositar’, ‘to deposit’.
É (ser)
Third‑person singular of the verb ‘ser’, used for identity or definition.
Numeral $25
A monetary amount; in Portuguese you would normally say ‘vinte e cinco dólares’.
🗨In Conversation
Qual é o valor mínimo para depositar?
What is the minimum amount to deposit?
O mínimo pra depositar é $25.
The minimum to deposit is $25.
✕Common Mistakes
O mínimo pra depositar são $25.
‘São’ is plural; the subject ‘o mínimo’ is singular, so use ‘é’.
O mínimo para depositar é $25.
Both ‘para’ and ‘pra’ are correct, but mixing them in the same sentence can sound odd. Choose one style.
O mínimo pra depositar é $25 dólares.
When you already have the dollar sign, adding ‘dólares’ is redundant; either write ‘$25’ or ‘vinte e cinco dólares’.
↔Alternatives
O valor mínimo para depósito é $25.
The minimum amount for a deposit is $25.
É preciso depositar ao menos $25.
You need to deposit at least $25.
O depósito mínimo é de $25.
The minimum deposit is $25.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, most banks and fintech apps set a minimum deposit in the local currency (reais). When you see a dollar amount, the service is usually aimed at foreign‑exchange or travel‑related accounts. The informal ‘pra’ is common in spoken Portuguese, but in formal emails or contracts you should use ‘para’. Also, remember that the dollar sign can be ambiguous; saying ‘vinte e cinco dólares’ removes any doubt.