Portuguese Phrase
A entrada pro festival é de graça?
Meaning
This question asks whether admission to the festival costs nothing. It uses the informal contraction 'pro' and the idiomatic expression 'de graça' to inquire about price.
When to use
Use this phrase when you arrive at a cultural event, concert, or any public gathering and want to confirm that you don’t need to buy a ticket.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aentradaprofestivalédegraça
Definite article agreement
The article 'A' matches the feminine noun 'entrada' in gender and number.
Contraction 'pro'
'Pro' is the colloquial contraction of 'para o', used before masculine singular nouns.
Verb 'ser' for permanent traits
Use 'é' (ser) to describe a characteristic that is considered permanent, such as something being free.
Expression 'de graça'
'De graça' means 'free of charge' and is the most common way to say something costs nothing.
🗨In Conversation
A entrada pro festival é de graça?
Is the entry to the festival free?
Sim, a entrada é gratuita. Você pode entrar sem pagar.
Yes, admission is free. You can go in without paying.
✕Common Mistakes
A entrada pro festival é de grátis?
The correct expression is 'de graça'; 'de grátis' is ungrammatical.
A entrada pro festival é gratuito?
Use 'gratuita' to agree with the feminine noun 'entrada', or keep the phrase 'de graça'.
A entrada pro festival é de graça?
In very formal contexts, replace the contraction 'pro' with 'para o'.
↔Alternatives
A entrada para o festival é gratuita?
Is the entry to the festival free?
A entrada no festival é grátis?
Is the entry to the festival free?
É de graça entrar no festival?
Is it free to enter the festival?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'de graça' is the most neutral way to say something is free. 'Grátis' is also common but leans informal, while 'gratuita' sounds a bit more formal. Avoid mixing gender, e.g., saying 'é gratuito' with the feminine noun 'entrada' – the correct form would be 'é gratuito' only if the noun were masculine.