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"How much does it cost?" in Spanish: ¿Cuánto cuesta?
¿Cuánto cuesta?
How much does it cost? is ¿Cuánto cuesta? Use it for one thing. For plural, say ¿Cuánto cuestan?
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How to pronounce ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Say it
KWAHN-toh KWES-tah
/ˈkwan.to ˈkwes.ta/
KWAHN-toh KWES-tah. Stress KWAHN and KWES.
"How much does it cost?" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? One item. | One item. |
| ¿Cuánto cuestan? | How much do they cost? Plural items. | Plural items. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? | How much does this cost? Pointing. | Pointing. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto? | How much does the ticket cost? Travel buy. | Travel buy. |
How to use ¿Cuánto cuesta? in real life
- 1Market
¿Cuánto cuesta esta fruta?
How much does this fruit cost?
Point and ask.
- 2Ticket window
¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto a Lima?
How much does the ticket to Lima cost?
Travel price.
- 3Souvenirs
¿Cuánto cuestan estas postales?
How much do these postcards cost?
Plural form.
Mistakes English speakers make with ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Incorrect: ¿Cuánto costa?
Correct: ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Use cuesta, not Italian-style costa.
Incorrect: How much cuesta?
Correct: ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Keep full ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Good to know
Good to know¿Cuánto cuesta? is everyday and polite. Add por favor if you want. Markets may answer with a number only.
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Buying a bus ticket
ChatPal
¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto?
How much does the ticket cost?
You
No sé. Pregunto: ¿cuánto cuesta?
I don't know. I'll ask: how much does it cost?
ChatPal
Lleva efectivo también.
Bring cash too.
You
Sí. Pago con tarjeta si puedo.
Yes. I'll pay by card if I can.
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FAQ
Common questions about "How much does it cost?" in Spanish
One item vs many?
¿Cuánto cuesta? / ¿Cuánto cuestan?
This one?
¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
Is the register ok with strangers?
Yes—¿Cuánto cuesta? is polite everywhere.
Pronounce cuánto?
KWAHN-toh, stress on KWAHN.
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