precio
/ˈpɾeθjo/masculine
The English word "price" translates to Spanish as precio.
precio is a masculine noun meaning the cost required to gain possession of something. While precio refers specifically to the monetary cost, other terms are used in specific contexts. For example, tarifa is used for set, non-negotiable prices like hotel rates or transportation fees.
Meaning: cost required to gain possession of something (noun)
Which one should you use?
The related verb apreciar is commonly used to mean "to appreciate" or "to value" in a non-monetary sense, whereas precio refers to the monetary cost.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of precio is precios.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɾeθjo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes mistakenly use the verb apreciar (to appreciate or value) when they intend to refer to a specific monetary cost. However, precio is the correct noun for the cost itself.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the precio listed in a market is often a starting point for regateo, or bargaining, rather than a final offer.
- While precio refers to money, the related word precioso evolved from meaning 'of great price' to meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely'.
- When discussing the price of a service, Spanish speakers may use presupuesto, which means 'budget' but is commonly used to mean a 'price quote' or 'estimate'.
Examples in context
- El precio está bien.The price is good.This sentence is useful for saying the price is good.Tatoeba #12701842 by Shishir, translation #1663343 by CM
- El precio es correcto.The price is right.This sentence is useful for saying the price is right.Tatoeba #1520832 by marcelostockle, translation #1520825 by Spamster
- El precio es razonable.The price is reasonable.This sentence is useful for saying the price is reasonable.Tatoeba #1056223 by hayastan, translation #45250 by CK
- El precio de este automóvil es de $20,000.The price of this car is $20,000.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are shopping for a lamp.
- Alejandro¿Cuál es el precio de esta lámpara, Elena?What is the price of this lamp, Elena?
- ElenaEl precio es de veinte euros.The price is twenty euros.
- AlejandroMe parece un precio muy bajo.It seems like a very low price to me.
- ElenaSí, es una oferta especial hoy.Yes, it is a special offer today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “price” translations and entries precio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
