¿cuánto cuesta eso?
/ˈkwanto ˈkwesta ˈeso/word by word
The Spanish phrase for "how much is that?" is ¿cuánto cuesta eso?
¿cuánto cuesta eso? is a question used to ask for the price of an item.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "how much does that cost?"
Which one should you use?
While ¿cuánto cuesta eso? uses the verb "to cost", the version ¿cuánto es eso? uses the verb "to be" and is a very common, slightly more casual way to ask for a price.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkwanto ˈkwesta ˈeso/
Did you know?
- The verb cuesta shares a root with the word 'coast'. It originally comes from the Latin word for 'rib' or 'side', which evolved into the idea of a slope or edge.
- In some cultures, asking ¿cuánto cuesta? too early in a market interaction can be seen as a sign that you are not intending to haggle.
- In many Spanish-speaking markets, shoppers may use the phrase ¿a cuánto? as a shorthand. This asks for the unit price, such as the price per kilo, rather than the total for the item.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuánto cuesta eso en dólares?How much does that cost in dollars?
- Perdón, ¿cuánto cuesta eso?Excuse me, how much does that cost?
- Me gusta el cuadro, ¿cuánto cuesta eso?I like the painting, how much does that cost?
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are shopping at a street market.
- SofíaMira este libro, Daniel. ¿Cuánto cuesta eso?Look at this book, Daniel. How much is that?
- DanielCreo que cuesta diez euros.I think it costs ten euros.
- SofíaEs un precio muy bueno.That is a very good price.
- DanielSí, cómpralo ahora.Yes, buy it now.
