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"Price" in Spanish: precio

el precio

Say it: PREH-syohmasculine · el precionoun/ˈpɾe.sjo/

Price in Spanish is el precio. It is masculine. Ask ¿cuál es el precio? for the cost.

In a shop

¿Cuál es el precio de esta camisa?
What is the price of this shirt?
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How to pronounce precio

Say it

PREH-syoh

/ˈpɾe.sjo/

Two syllables: PREH-syoh. Stress PREH. Soft c before i like s.

"Price" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el precioprice

Cost of something.

¿cuál es el precio?what is the price?

Asking how much it costs.

un buen precioa good price

A fair or low cost.

el precio fijofixed price

No bargaining.

How to use precio in real life

  1. 1In a shop

    ¿Cuál es el precio de esta camisa?

    What is the price of this shirt?

    El precio de… names the item.

  2. 2Comparing options

    Este precio es mejor.

    This price is better.

    Este precio compares costs.

  3. 3Bargaining gently

    ¿Pueden bajar el precio un poco?

    Can you lower the price a little?

    Bajar el precio means reduce it.

Mistakes English speakers make with precio

Incorrect: La precio es alto.

Correct: El precio es alto.

Precio is masculine. Say el precio.

Incorrect: ¿Cuál es el price?

Correct: ¿Cuál es el precio?

Use precio, not the English word price.

Good to know

Precio is the price. ¿Cuánto cuesta? is another common ask. Some markets allow bargaining; stores often have precio fijo.

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At a clothing rack

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Viste el precio de esta chaqueta?

    Did you see the price of this jacket?

  2. You

    Sí. El precio está en la etiqueta.

    Yes. The price is on the tag.

  3. ChatPal

    Es un buen precio.

    It's a good price.

  4. You

    Entonces la pruebo.

    Then I'll try it on.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Price" in Spanish

Is precio masculine or feminine?

Masculine: el precio, un precio bajo.

How do I ask the price?

¿Cuál es el precio? Or ¿cuánto cuesta?

How do you pronounce precio?

PREH-syoh. Stress PREH.

What is precio fijo?

A fixed price with no bargaining.

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