precios
/ˈpɾeθjos/
precios is the Spanish word for "prices".
precios refers to the amount of money for which goods or services are sold.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the formal phrase ¿cuál es el precio? is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɾeθjos/
Did you know?
- While precios refers to costs, the adjective precioso means 'beautiful' or 'precious', linking the idea of value to aesthetic beauty.
- In Spanish, when prices are very low, people might say they are precios regalados, implying the items are being given away as gifts.
- In some Latin American countries, el precio can be used colloquially to refer to the 'stakes' or the 'cost' of a specific risk one is taking.
Examples in context
- Los precios son altos.Prices are high.Tatoeba #1619216 by marcelostockle, translation #65710 by CK
- Los precios están altos.The prices are high.Tatoeba #1619215 by marcelostockle, translation #1563785 by sam_m
- Los precios son en euros.The prices are in euros.Tatoeba #5384022 by Sabir, translation #12217244 by Miktsoanit
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Example conversation
María and Javier are shopping for groceries at a market.
- MaríaMira los precios de estas manzanas.Look at the prices of these apples.
- JavierTienes razón, son muy caros.You are right, they are very expensive.
- María¿Sabes si los precios bajan mañana?Do you know if the prices go down tomorrow?
- JavierNo lo sé, María, preguntemos al vendedor.I don't know, María, let's ask the vendor.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry precios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
