Breakdown of A fotocópia custa dez cêntimos.
dez
ten
custar
to cost
o cêntimo
the cent
a fotocópia
the photocopy
Questions & Answers about A fotocópia custa dez cêntimos.
Is cêntimos the word used for Euro cents in Portugal?
Yes! In Portugal, the fractional coins of the Euro are called cêntimos. You might know the word centavos from Brazilian Portuguese or Spanish, but in Portugal, you should always use cêntimos for Euro currency.
What is the dictionary form of custa, and is it a regular verb?
The verb is custar (to cost). It is a completely regular -ar verb. In this sentence, it is in the third-person singular form because it matches a fotocópia (it).
How would I change this sentence to ask 'How much does the photocopy cost?'
Why does the word fotocópia have an accent mark?
The accent mark tells you exactly which syllable to stress when speaking. Without it, Portuguese pronunciation rules would normally put the stress on the second-to-last syllable (pi). The acute accent pulls the stress to the có syllable and gives it an 'open' sound, similar to the 'o' in the English word 'lot'.
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