How to Say “Estimate” in Spanish

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presupuesto
/pɾesuˈpwesto/
The English phrase 'estimate' translates to Spanish as presupuesto.
In construction and business, presupuesto refers to a document that specifies the probable cost of a job. The related verb presupuestar means to estimate or to budget.
Meaning: (construction and business) a document specifying how much a job will probably cost (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of presupuesto is presupuestos.

How do you pronounce it?

/pɾesuˈpwesto/

Did you know?

  • In many Spanish-speaking countries, a presupuesto is often treated as a legally binding offer once accepted, rather than just a rough guess.
  • The word presupuesto is built from the verb presuponer, which means 'to presuppose' or 'to assume'.
  • If a professional gives you a presupuesto cerrado, it means they have provided a 'fixed' estimate that cannot be changed later.

Examples in context

  • El consultor proporcionó una estimación del costo del proyecto.
    The consultant provided a cost estimate for the project.
  • Antes de comenzar la construcción, necesitamos solicitar un presupuesto detallado.
    Before starting the construction, we need to request a detailed estimate.
  • Hice un cálculo rápido y estimo que llegaremos al destino en aproximadamente dos horas.
    I made a quick estimate, and I estimate that we will arrive at our destination in about two hours.
  • No tengo los números exactos, pero te puedo dar una aproximación del costo total.
    I don't have the exact numbers, but I can give you an estimate of the total cost.
  • El presupuesto es demasiado alto.
    The estimate is too high.
  • ¿Me puedes enviar el presupuesto por email?
    Can you send me the estimate by email?
  • Necesitamos un presupuesto para la reforma.
    We need an estimate for the renovation.

Example conversation

Daniel and Sofía are discussing a project at their office.

  1. Daniel

    Sofía, ¿ya tienes el presupuesto del cliente?
    Sofía, do you have the client's estimate yet?
  2. Sofía

    No, todavía estoy revisando el presupuesto.
    No, I am still reviewing the estimate.
  3. Daniel

    Está bien, avísame cuando termines.
    Alright, let me know when you finish.
  4. Sofía

    Te lo enviaré en un momento.
    I will send it to you in a moment.

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Sophia L.
Sophia L.
November 26, 2025 14:13

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