Portuguese Phrase
Custam $0.68 cada um.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that each item being discussed costs $0.68. It is a concise way to give a unit price when several identical items are being considered.
When to use
Use this phrase in a shop, market, or online store when you need to state the price per unit of a product, especially when the buyer is comparing several items.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Custam$0.68cadaum.
Verb agreement (custar)
‘Custam’ is the third‑person plural present of ‘custar’ and must match a plural subject (they).
Price expression
The amount is written with the currency symbol followed by the number; the decimal separator is a point in English‑style notation.
‘cada’ + noun
‘Cada’ means ‘each’ and is followed by a singular noun (here ‘um’).
Indefinite article ‘um’
‘Um’ is the masculine singular indefinite article meaning ‘one’ or ‘a’, used here as a pronoun.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custam as maçãs?
How much do the apples cost?
Custam $0.68 cada um.
They cost $0.68 each.
✕Common Mistakes
Custa $0.68 cada um.
The verb must agree with a plural subject; ‘custa’ is singular.
Cada um custa $0.68.
While grammatically correct, learners often place ‘cada’ after the verb, which can sound less natural in quick speech.
Custam $0,68 cada um.
In Portuguese the decimal separator is a comma, but when using the dollar sign we keep the English point.
↔Alternatives
Cada um custa $0.68.
Each one costs $0.68.
São $0.68 por unidade.
It's $0.68 per unit.
O preço é $0.68 por item.
The price is $0.68 per item.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil the local currency is the real (R$). When speaking about foreign prices, the dollar sign is kept, but you’ll often hear ‘dólar’ instead of the symbol. Also, remember that the verb ‘custar’ must agree with the subject: use ‘custa’ for a single item and ‘custam’ for multiple items.