Portuguese Phrase
Quanto custa o seguro?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the price of an insurance policy. It is a direct, neutral way to inquire about cost, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are comparing insurance options, negotiating with an agent, or simply need to know the price before signing a contract.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantocustaoseguro?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how much', used to ask about price or quantity.
custa
Third‑person singular of the verb *custa* (from *custar*), meaning 'to cost'. It agrees with the singular noun *seguro*.
o
Definite article that matches the masculine singular noun *seguro*.
seguro
Masculine noun meaning 'insurance' or 'policy'.
Question mark
In Portuguese, the interrogative sentence is marked only with the closing question mark; the opening *¿* is not used.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custa o seguro?
How much does the insurance cost?
O plano básico sai por R$ 150 por mês.
The basic plan costs R$ 150 per month.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto custo o seguro?
Use the verb *custa* (third‑person singular) instead of the noun *custo*.
Quanto custa a seguro?
The article must agree in gender and number; *seguro* is masculine singular, so use *o*.
Quanto é o seguro?
While understandable, *Quanto é o seguro?* sounds less natural; prefer *Quanto custa o seguro?* or *Qual é o preço do seguro?*
↔Alternatives
Qual é o preço do seguro?
What is the price of the insurance?
Quanto é o seguro?
How much is the insurance?
Quanto devo pagar pelo seguro?
How much do I have to pay for the insurance?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, insurance quotes are often given as a monthly amount rather than a total price. When you ask "Quanto custa o seguro?" you may be offered several payment options (monthly, quarterly, annually). It is polite to say "Por favor" before the question if you are speaking with a sales representative, e.g., "Por favor, quanto custa o seguro?".