Portuguese Phrase
Quanto custa para crianças?
Meaning
A direct question asking about the price of a product, service, or ticket when it is intended for children. It is neutral in register and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
When to use
Use this phrase at ticket counters, restaurants, museums, amusement parks, or any place where you need to know the child‑rate. It works equally well in Brazil and Portugal, though you’ll hear a slightly softer intonation in Brazil.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantocustaparacrianças?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how much' used to ask about price or quantity.
custa
Third‑person singular present of the verb *custar* ‘to cost’; it agrees with the implicit subject ‘it’ (the item or service).
para
Preposition meaning ‘for’; introduces the beneficiary of the price.
crianças
Plural noun meaning ‘children’; note the tilde on the “ã” indicating a nasal vowel.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custa para crianças?
How much does it cost for children?
Para crianças, o ingresso custa 10 euros.
For children, the ticket costs 10 euros.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto custo para crianças?
The verb must be conjugated; use *custa* (third‑person singular) not the noun *custo*.
Quanto custa para os crianças?
In some regions people say *para os crianças* which adds an unnecessary article; the correct form is just *para crianças*.
↔Alternatives
Qual é o preço para crianças?
What is the price for children?
Quanto pagam as crianças?
How much do children pay?
Qual o valor para crianças?
What is the amount for children?
Cultural Tip
In Portuguese‑speaking countries it is common to ask about child rates before buying tickets or ordering food. In Brazil, you might add a polite “por favor” after the question, while in Portugal a slightly more formal tone is preferred in tourist offices. Remember that “crianças” can refer to anyone under 12 years old unless the venue specifies a different age range.