Portuguese Phrase
Sim, são 50 dólares.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that the price, cost, or amount being discussed is exactly fifty US dollars. The use of “são” signals that the amount is treated as a plural quantity.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks you to confirm a price, a fee, or any monetary amount that is more than one unit. It works in shops, restaurants, ticket counters, or informal conversations about money.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,são50dólares.
Sim
A simple affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
são (verbo ser)
Third‑person plural of the verb “ser”. Used when the subject is a plural noun or a plural amount, such as “cinquenta dólares”.
Números e substantivos de moeda
When a number greater than one modifies a currency noun, the noun stays plural (dólares) and the verb agrees in plural (são).
Pontuação
A comma after “Sim” separates the affirmation from the statement, mirroring spoken pauses.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custa a entrada?
How much does the ticket cost?
Sim, são 50 dólares.
Yes, it’s $50.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, é 50 dólares.
Using the singular verb “é” with a plural amount sounds ungrammatical in standard Portuguese.
Sim, são 50 dolar.
The word for the currency must be pluralized (dólares) when the amount is more than one.
Sim, são 50 Dólares.
Capitalize only at the beginning of a sentence; currency names are not proper nouns.
↔Alternatives
Sim, custa 50 dólares.
Yes, it costs $50.
Exatamente, são 50 dólares.
Exactly, it’s $50.
Correto, são 50 dólares.
Correct, it’s $50.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, amounts of money are usually expressed with the plural verb “são” (e.g., “são 20 reais”). However, in some regions or more informal speech you might hear “é 20 reais”, treating the amount as a single total. When you want to sound precise and neutral, stick with “são”. Also, note that the dollar sign is written after the number in Portuguese (50 dólares) unlike the English style ($50).