Portuguese Phrase
Qual a diferença de preço?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the amount by which two prices differ. It is commonly used when comparing two products, services, or offers to understand how much more or less one costs than the other.
When to use
Use this question in a shop, market, or online store when you want to know the exact monetary gap between two items, or when a salesperson mentions a discount and you need clarification on the final price difference.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualadiferençadepreço?
Qual (interrogative adjective)
Used to ask about the nature or identity of something; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
a (definite article)
Feminine singular article that matches the noun 'diferença'.
diferença (noun)
A feminine noun meaning 'difference'; the subject of the question.
de (preposition)
Links the noun 'diferença' to another noun, indicating the type of difference.
preço (noun)
Masculine noun meaning 'price'; the complement of the preposition 'de'.
🗨In Conversation
Este celular custa R$ 1.200, e o modelo anterior custa R$ 950. Qual a diferença de preço?
This phone costs R$1,200, and the previous model costs R$950. What is the price difference?
A diferença de preço é de R$ 250.
The price difference is R$250.
✕Common Mistakes
Qual o diferença de preço?
The article must agree with the feminine noun 'diferença'; use 'a' instead of 'o'.
Qual a diferença de preço é?
In Portuguese, the verb 'ser/estar' is not needed in this construction; the phrase is already a complete question.
Qual a diferença de preço?
Some learners add an unnecessary accent on 'diferença' (e.g., 'diferençá'). The correct spelling is 'diferença' with a cedilla under the 'c'.
↔Alternatives
Qual é a diferença de preço?
What is the price difference?
Quanto é a diferença de preço?
How much is the price difference?
Qual a variação de preço?
What is the price variation?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, price discussions can be informal, especially in markets and small shops where bargaining is common. While asking "Qual a diferença de preço?" is perfectly polite, adding "por favor" or a friendly smile can make the interaction smoother. Be aware that some retailers may quote the difference before revealing the final price, so listening carefully is key.