Portuguese Phrase
Quanto custa pro Canadá?
Meaning
The sentence asks about the price of something related to Canada – typically a flight, visa, shipping fee, or any service that involves the country. It is a direct, informal way to request a cost estimate.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are planning a trip, buying a product that will be shipped to Canada, or need to know the price of a service (visa, study program, etc.) and you want to sound natural and conversational.
✦Grammar Breakdown
QuantocustaproCanadá?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how much', used to ask about price or quantity.
custa
Third‑person singular of the verb 'custar' (to cost). It agrees with the implicit subject 'it' (the thing whose price is being asked).
pro
Colloquial contraction of 'para o' (for the). Common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese, especially before masculine nouns.
Canadá
Proper noun, name of the country. No article is required in Portuguese when it functions as the destination of a cost question.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custa pro Canadá?
How much does it cost for Canada?
O voo direto sai por 1.200 reais, e o visto custa cerca de 300 reais.
The direct flight is 1,200 reais, and the visa costs about 300 reais.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto custa para o Canadá?
While grammatically correct, using the full form in a very informal conversation can sound stiff; the colloquial 'pro' is more natural here.
Quanto custam pro Canadá?
Do not use 'custa' with a plural subject; the verb must stay singular because the implied subject is singular (the price).
Quanto custa pro o Canadá?
Do not add an article before the country name in this construction; 'o Canadá' would be redundant.
↔Alternatives
Quanto é o preço para o Canadá?
What is the price for Canada?
Quanto vai custar para ir ao Canadá?
How much will it cost to go to Canada?
Qual o valor para o Canadá?
What is the amount for Canada?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, it is common to ask about costs early in the planning stage, especially for international trips. When speaking with travel agents or airline staff, using the formal 'para o' instead of the colloquial 'pro' can sound more polite, but both are perfectly understood. Also, keep in mind that prices are usually quoted in Brazilian reais, so be ready to discuss exchange rates if you’re comparing with foreign‑currency offers.