precio por persona
/pɾeθjo poɾ peɾsona/from spelling rules
The English phrase price per person is precio por persona in Spanish.
In a restaurant setting, you may also see the term Precio por comensal, which specifically refers to the price per diner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of precio (price), por (per/by) and persona (person).
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾeθjo poɾ peɾsona/
Did you know?
- The word persona shares its roots with the theatrical concept of a mask. In Latin, a persōna originally referred to the mask worn by an actor to project their character's voice.
- While 'price per person' is a direct translation, in many Spanish-speaking countries, prices in restaurants are often listed as 'por cabeza' in casual settings or 'por cubierto' to mean 'per cover' or per place setting.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if a menu lists a 'price per person' for a group, the bill may still include a cubierto, which is a separate fixed charge for the table setting and bread.
Examples in context
- El precio por persona es de $50.The price per person is $50.
- ¿Cuál es el precio por comensal en este restaurante?What is the price per diner in this restaurant?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta el viaje? Es importante saber el precio por persona.How much does the trip cost? It's important to know the price per person.
- El precio por persona es de veinte euros.The price per person is twenty euros.
- ¿Cuál es el precio por persona?What is the price per person?
- El precio por persona incluye la bebida.The price per person includes the drink.
- Necesito saber el precio por persona para el tour.I need to know the price per person for the tour.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a dinner reservation at a restaurant.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿sabes el precio por persona del menú?Daniel, do you know the price per person for the menu?
- DanielSí, el precio por persona es de treinta euros.Yes, the price per person is thirty euros.
- ElenaEs un buen precio para una cena elegante.It is a good price for an elegant dinner.
- DanielTienes razón, vamos a reservar ahora.You are right, let's book it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries persona, por, precio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
