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
To ask for the price of an item in Spanish, the most common and straightforward way is to say:
This translates to “How much does it cost?” You can specify the item by adding it after the question, for example:
¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? (“How much does this shirt cost?”)
Other common ways to ask include:
- ¿Cuánto vale? (“How much is it worth?”)
- ¿Cuánto es? (“How much is it?”)
- ¿Cuál es el precio? (“What is the price?”)
For quantities, use the plural form, for example:
¿Cuánto cuestan estos zapatos? (“How much are these shoes?”)
In markets or food contexts, you may hear:
¿A cuánto está el kilo de tomates? (“How much is a kilo of tomatoes?”)
These phrases are polite and widely understood in Spanish-speaking countries for asking prices. It is also good practice to start with a greeting such as Hola or Buenos días to be polite.