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Portuguese Phrase

Tenho que declarar o valor do item?

/ˈte.ɲu ki de.klaˈɾaɾ u vaˈloɾ du ˈi.tẽ/
Meaning"Do I have to declare the value of the item?"
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Meaning

This phrase is used to inquire whether it's mandatory to state the monetary worth of an object, typically in a formal context like customs or taxation. It expresses a question about an obligation or requirement regarding an item's value.

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When to use

You would use this phrase when dealing with customs officials, shipping companies, or when filling out forms that require you to specify the value of goods. It's particularly relevant when traveling internationally or sending packages abroad, where declarations are often legally required.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tenho quedeclararo valordo item

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Ter que (Tenho que)

'Ter que' means 'to have to' and expresses obligation or necessity. It's a very common way to say 'must' or 'have to' in spoken Portuguese. 'Tenho' is the first-person singular conjugation of 'ter'.

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Declarar

This is a regular verb meaning 'to declare' or 'to state'. It's used in formal contexts like customs, taxes, or official statements.

3

O valor

'O valor' means 'the value' or 'the price'. 'O' is the masculine definite article, agreeing with 'valor', which is a masculine noun.

4

Do item

'Do item' is a contraction of 'de' (of/from) and 'o item' (the item). 'Item' is a masculine noun, so it takes the masculine article 'o', which then contracts with 'de' to form 'do'.

🗨In Conversation

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Estou enviando este pacote para o exterior. Tenho que declarar o valor do item?

I'm sending this package abroad. Do I have to declare the value of the item?

Sim, é obrigatório para todos os envios internacionais. Por favor, preencha este formulário.

Yes, it's mandatory for all international shipments. Please fill out this form.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Eu preciso declarar o valor do item?

    While 'precisar' (to need) is often interchangeable with 'ter que' (to have to), 'ter que' implies a stronger, more formal obligation, which is more appropriate in contexts like customs declarations.

  • Tenho que declarar o valor de o item?

    The preposition 'de' combines with the masculine definite article 'o' to form 'do'. 'De o' is grammatically incorrect.

↔Alternatives

  • Preciso declarar o valor do item?

    Do I need to declare the value of the item?

  • É obrigatório declarar o valor do item?

    Is it obligatory to declare the value of the item?

  • Devo informar o valor do produto?

    Should I inform the value of the product?

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Cultural Tip

In many Portuguese-speaking countries, especially Brazil, customs regulations can be quite strict, and accurately declaring item values is crucial to avoid fines or delays. It's common to encounter this question at airports or post offices. Always be prepared to provide documentation or receipts for high-value items.