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How do I ask for the price of an item in Spanish

Must-Know Spanish Phrases for Shopping in Spain: How do I ask for the price of an item in Spanish
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To ask for the price of an item in Spanish, you can use several common phrases depending on the context. Here are the most widely used options:

General Phrases

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? – How much does it cost? (most common and versatile) 1, 3, 5.
  • ¿Cuál es el precio? – What is the price? 1, 5.
  • ¿Cuánto vale? – How much is it worth? 3, 5.
  • ¿Qué precio tiene? – What is the price? 3, 5.

Context-Specific Phrases

  • ¿A cuánto está(n)? – How much is it? (commonly used for food or items sold by weight, like fruits or vegetables) 3, 5.
  • ¿Cuánto me cobra? – How much do you charge me? (useful for services or negotiations) 5.
  • ¿Cuánto le debo? – How much do I owe you? (used after ordering or receiving items) 6.

Examples

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? – How much does this shirt cost? 1.
  • ¿Qué precio tienen las entradas del concierto? – What is the price of the concert tickets? 3.
  • ¿A cuánto está el kilo de tomates? – How much is a kilo of tomatoes? 3.

Polite Interaction Tips

Start with a greeting like ¡Hola! or ¡Buenos días! to establish a friendly tone, and express gratitude afterward with Gracias or Muchas gracias 1.

References

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