Portuguese Phrase
Quanto custa a entrada?
Meaning
This question asks for the price of an admission ticket, whether for a museum, concert, cinema, or any event that requires a fee. It is a direct, polite way to find out how much you need to pay before entering.
When to use
Use it at ticket counters, when speaking with a guide, or when you’re planning a visit and need to budget. It works in both formal settings (e.g., asking a museum staff) and informal ones (e.g., asking a friend who bought tickets).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantocustaaentrada?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning ‘how much’; placed at the beginning of a question about price.
custa
Third‑person singular of the verb *custar* (to cost). It agrees with the singular noun that follows.
a entrada
Noun phrase meaning ‘the entry ticket’; *entrada* is feminine, so the article *a* is used.
Question mark
In Portuguese the question mark is placed only at the end of the sentence, unlike Spanish which uses opening and closing marks.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custa a entrada?
How much does the admission cost?
A entrada custa 12 euros.
The admission costs 12 euros.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto custa o entrada?
The noun *entrada* is feminine; the correct article is *a*.
Quanto é a entrada?
While understandable, mixing *é* (ser) with a price can sound less natural; use *custa* or *fica*.
Entrada custa quanto?
Word order is unusual in Portuguese; keep the interrogative adverb at the start.
↔Alternatives
Qual é o preço da entrada?
What is the price of the admission?
Quanto é a entrada?
How much is the entry?
Quanto devo pagar pela entrada?
How much should I pay for the entry?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil you’ll also hear *Quanto fica a entrada?* – the verb *ficar* (to become) is colloquial for ‘cost’. In Portugal, *custa* sounds a bit more formal, so you can switch to *custa* in written or polite spoken contexts. Remember that *entrada* can refer to both the physical ticket and the act of entering, so the phrase works for museums, concerts, sports events, and even theme parks.