¿cuánto cuesta?

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/ˈkwanto ˈkwesta/
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A question used to ask the price of an item or service, typically in shops or when negotiating costs.

Examples

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta este libro?
    How much does this book cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta reparar el ordenador?
    How much does repairing the computer cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada al museo?
    How much does the museum ticket cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta la cena?
    How much does the dinner cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta el viaje a Madrid?
    How much does the trip to Madrid cost?

Similar words

¿A cuánto asciende?
¿Cuánto vale?
¿Qué cuesta?
¿Cuánto sale?
¿Cuál es el precio?
¿Cuál es su costo?

Meanings

Ask the price of something

everyday
neutral
To inquire about the cost of an item or service.

Examples

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta este libro?
    How much does this book cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada al museo?
    How much does the museum ticket cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta el viaje a Madrid?
    How much does the trip to Madrid cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta la cena?
    How much does the dinner cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta el coche usado?
    How much does the used car cost?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta reparar el ordenador?
    How much does repairing the computer cost?

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Etymology

From the verb costar ‘to cost’, with cuánto meaning ‘how much’.

FAQ

What does ¿cuánto cuesta? mean?

It means ‘how much does it cost?’

When should I use ¿cuánto cuesta??

Use it when you want to know the price of a single item or service.

How do I ask about the price of multiple items?

Use the plural form ¿cuánto cuestan? with the noun.

Can I add a pronoun like ‘lo’ in ¿cuánto lo cuesta??

No, the phrase already includes the implied ‘it’; adding ‘lo’ is redundant.

Is ¿cuánto cuesta? used for asking about difficulty?

No, that meaning uses the verb costar in a different sense; ask ¿qué tan difícil es? instead.

What’s a polite alternative to ¿cuánto cuesta??

You can say ¿Cuál es el precio? or ¿Cuánto vale?.

Does the phrase change in different Spanish‑speaking countries?

The wording is the same, though some regions may prefer ¿Cuánto vale?.

How do I ask the price of a service, like a haircut?

Say ¿Cuánto cuesta el corte de pelo?.

Why is the verb sometimes cuestan?

When the subject is plural, the verb must agree, so you say ¿Cuánto cuestan los zapatos?.

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