What does Tusto mean?

Dinheiro, valores (Money, values) For example: "Quanto tusto tens? (How much money do you have?)"

Where does the slang word Tusto come from?

Tusto is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Tusto?

Tusto can also mean: Dinheiro trocado ou pequeno (Small change or money)

Tusto

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Tusto definition 1

Dinheiro, valores (Money, values)

"Quanto tusto tens? (How much money do you have?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Tusto definition 2

Dinheiro trocado ou pequeno (Small change or money)

"Só tenho tusto no bolso (I only have small change in my pocket)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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