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"How much does it cost?" in Italian: Quanto costa?
Quanto costa?
How much does it cost? in Italian is Quanto costa? (KWAHN-toh KOH-stah). For plurals use Quanto costano?
Market stall
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How to pronounce Quanto costa?
Say it
KWAHN-toh KOH-stah
/ˈkwan.to ˈkɔs.ta/
Quanto stresses KWAHN: KWAHN-toh. Costa stresses KOH: KOH-stah.
"How much does it cost?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Quanto costa? | How much does it cost? One item. | One item. |
| Quanto costano? | How much do they cost? Plural items. | Plural items. |
| Quanto costa questo? | How much does this cost? Pointing. | Pointing. |
| Mi scusi, quanto costa? | Excuse me, how much is it? Polite. | Polite. |
How to use Quanto costa? in real life
- 1Market stall
Quanto costa un chilo di ciliegie?
How much does a kilo of cherries cost?
Full Quanto costa.
- 2Clothes shop
Scusi, quanto costa questa giacca?
Excuse me, how much does this jacket cost?
Quanto costa.
- 3Souvenir shelf
Quanto costa il magnete piccolo?
How much does the small magnet cost?
Quanto costa.
Mistakes English speakers make with Quanto costa?
Incorrect: Quanto costo questo?
Correct: Quanto costa questo?
Third person: costa, not costo.
Incorrect: How much does it cost in English at the till.
Correct: Quanto costa?
Use Quanto costa? in Italian shops.
Good to know
At markets, Quanto costa? is normal and friendly—vendors expect it. For several items, switch to Quanto costano? without overthinking.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying fruit at a stall
ChatPal
Quanto costa l'uva oggi?
How much does the grapes cost today?
You
Chiedo io: quanto costa un chilo?
I'll ask: how much does a kilo cost?
ChatPal
Se quanto costa è ok, ne prendiamo due chili.
If the price is ok, we'll take two kilos.
You
Va bene, pago io.
Alright, I'll pay.
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FAQ
Common questions about "How much does it cost?" in Italian
One item?
Quanto costa?
Several items?
Quanto costano?
How much is this?
Quanto costa questo?
With please?
Mi scusi, quanto costa?
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