Learning to Count Euros: Simple Money Vocabulary in Portugal
Money is part of everyday life and learning to talk about it helps kids connect Portuguese with real experiences. From buying a snack to playing pretend shop, learning euro-related words in Portuguese builds useful vocabulary and number fluency.
Key Money Words in European Portuguese
- Euro(s) – Euro(s)
- Cêntimo(s) – Cent(s)
- Quanto custa? – How much does it cost?
- É caro / barato – It’s expensive / cheap
- Tenho… euros. – I have… euros.
- Quero comprar… – I want to buy…
Fun Ways to Teach Money in Portuguese
Pretend Play Shop
Set up a mini shop with toys or snacks. Use play money and practice phrases: “Quero comprar um sumo. Quanto custa?”
Coin Sorting and Counting
Use real or play coins to practice euro values. Say the numbers aloud in Portuguese: “Dois euros e cinquenta cêntimos.”
Price Tag Matching
Make price tags in euros and have your child match items and prices using Portuguese phrases.
Mini Dialogues
Act out a buyer and seller role-play: “Olá! Quanto custa o gelado?” – “Custa dois euros.”
How Dinolingo Supports Everyday Vocabulary
Dinolingo introduces number words, daily routines, and shopping themes in European Portuguese. Through games and stories, kids hear how numbers and money-related words work in context.
You can extend Dinolingo lessons by creating real-life counting moments at home—at breakfast, during play, or on family errands.
Final Thoughts
Learning to count euros and use basic money words in Portuguese gives kids practical skills they can use right away. With everyday examples and tools like Dinolingo, children start to see how Portuguese connects to the real world.
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