Direct answer
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¿cuánto cuesta esto?
Romanization
cuanto cuesta esto?
Pronunciation
kwahn-toh kwes-tah es-toh
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How to say “how much is this” in Spanish
Learn how to say "how much is this" in Spanish: ¿cuánto cuesta esto? (cuanto cuesta esto?), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
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When to use it
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? is a standard Spanish price question. It is useful in stores, markets, and taxis.
Examples
¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
How much is this?
Disculpe, ¿cuánto cuesta esto?
Excuse me, how much is this?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "how much is this" word by word; use the full Spanish phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "how much is this" in Spanish?
Say ¿cuánto cuesta esto?. The romanization is cuanto cuesta esto?, and the pronunciation is kwahn-toh kwes-tah es-toh.
Is ¿cuánto cuesta esto? formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? is a standard Spanish price question. It is useful in stores, markets, and taxis.
When should I use "how much is this" in Spanish?
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? is a standard Spanish price question. It is useful in stores, markets, and taxis.