How to Say “Price Estimate” in Spanish

presupuesto
/pɾesuˈpwesto/
The Spanish word for price estimate is presupuesto.
Presupuesto refers to a document or statement predicting the likely cost of a particular job or service. It can also mean a 'budget' for a person or a specific project. To say 'to give a price estimate' or 'to provide a quote', use the phrase dar un presupuesto.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Mexico, you may hear ¿Cuánto cuesta más o menos? instead of ¿Cuánto cuesta aproximadamente?

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of presupuesto is presupuestos.

How do you pronounce it?

/pɾesuˈpwesto/

Did you know?

  • The word presupuesto shares a root with the Spanish verb presuponer, which means 'to presuppose' or 'to assume'.
  • In many Spanish-speaking business settings, a presupuesto is often treated as a legally binding offer once accepted, rather than just a rough estimate.
  • If a Spanish speaker says they have poco presupuesto, they are not talking about a document but are stating they have very little money to spend.

Examples in context

  • ¿Podría darme un presupuesto para la reparación?
    Could you give me an estimate for the repair?
  • El presupuesto para la reforma es muy alto.
    The estimate for the renovation is very high.
  • ¿Me puede enviar el presupuesto por correo electrónico?
    Can you send me the estimate by email?
  • Necesito un presupuesto para la reparación del coche.
    I need an estimate for the car repair.

Example conversation

María is asking Mateo for a quote regarding a painting job.

  1. María

    Mateo, ¿tienes el presupuesto para pintar la sala?
    Mateo, do you have the estimate for painting the living room?
  2. Mateo

    Sí, María, lo tengo preparado ahora mismo.
    Yes, María, I have it ready right now.
  3. María

    Perfecto, ¿es un presupuesto detallado?
    Perfect, is it a detailed estimate?
  4. Mateo

    Sí, incluye todos los materiales y la mano de obra.
    Yes, it includes all materials and labor.

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