At an Artisan Market in Brazil: Ask About Handmade Goods
Practice respectful questions about an item’s materials, size, and price without assuming how it was made.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 14, 2026
The short answer
Ask de que material é feito? (what material is it made from?) or quem fez esta peça? (who made this item?). The phrases show interest while letting the seller explain the product.
Ask what an item is made from
Craft traditions and materials vary. Avoid assuming the origin of an object based only on its appearance.
De que material é feita esta bolsa?
What material is this bag made from?
Quem fez esta peça?
Who made this item?
Você tem outra cor?
Do you have another color?
Check size and price
Ask whether an item comes in another size and how much it costs. If you want to compare two objects, point to them and say qual é a diferença? (what is the difference?).
Use a polite tone and allow the seller to explain whether an item can be customized.
Tem um tamanho menor?
Do you have a smaller size?
Quanto custa esta peça?
How much does this item cost?
Você faz sob encomenda?
Do you make items to order?
Confirm payment and packaging
Before buying, ask which payment methods the seller accepts and whether the item can be wrapped for travel. Confirm any order details before making a custom request.
For farmers’ market phrases about produce, see our separate guide to buying fruit and vegetables in Portuguese.
Você aceita Pix ou cartão?
Do you accept Pix or card?
Pode embrulhar para viagem?
Could you wrap it for travel?
Posso levar este cartão com o nome do artista?
Can I take this card with the artist’s name?
Put it into practice
Choose one item and practice asking about its material, price, and a payment method before you buy.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “How much does this item cost”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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