Portuguese Phrase
O aluguel custa $1500 por mês.
Meaning
The sentence means “The rent costs $1500 per month.” It states the monthly price of a rental property, using the verb “custa” to talk about cost.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are talking about housing expenses, comparing rental prices, or negotiating a lease. It is also handy for budgeting conversations and when you need to give a clear, numeric cost per month.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oaluguelcusta$1500pormês.
Definite article (O)
Used before masculine singular nouns to specify a particular item.
Noun (aluguel)
Means “rent”; a masculine noun that takes the article “o”.
Verb (custa)
Third‑person singular of “custar” (to cost). It is used to state the price of something.
Number & currency ($1500)
In Portuguese we usually say the amount in words (mil e quinhentos dólares) but the numeral is also understood.
Preposition (por)
Means “per” or “for each”; here it links the price to the time period.
Noun (mês)
Means “month”; together with “por” it forms the expression “por mês” (per month).
🗨In Conversation
Quanto você paga de aluguel?
How much do you pay for rent?
O aluguel custa $1500 por mês.
The rent costs $1500 per month.
✕Common Mistakes
O aluguel é $1500 por mês.
Use “custa” or “é de” when stating a price; “é $1500” sounds incomplete.
O aluguel custa $1500 por mêses.
The correct singular form is “por mês”.
O aluguel custa $1500 por mêses.
Avoid mixing numerals with the plural of “mês”.
↔Alternatives
O aluguel é de $1500 por mês.
The rent is $1500 per month.
A mensalidade do aluguel é $1500.
The monthly rent fee is $1500.
Você paga $1500 mensais de aluguel.
You pay $1500 in rent each month.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, rental ads usually list the price as “valor do aluguel” and often include whether utilities are included. When speaking, you can drop “por mês” if the context already makes the period clear, e.g., “O aluguel custa $1500.” Also, the word “mensalidade” is more formal and common in contracts.