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Spanish · Español
Translation
¿cuánto cuesta esto?
Romanization
cuánto cuesta esto?
Pronunciation
kwahn-toh kwes-tah es-toh
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
¿cuánto cuesta esto? — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "how much is this".
Same situation
where is the bathroom
¿dónde está el baño?
dónde está el baño?
Opentoo expensive
demasiado caro
demasiado caro
Opencan you help me
¿puede ayudarme?
puede ayudarme?
Openi don't understand
no entiendo
no entiendo
Opendo you speak english
¿habla inglés?
habla inglés?
Openwhere is the station
¿dónde está la estación?
dónde está la estación?
Opencan i pay by card
¿puedo pagar con tarjeta?
puedo pagar con tarjeta?
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FAQ
You say "¿cuánto cuesta esto?" in Spanish. The romanized form is "cuánto cuesta esto?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kwahn-toh kwes-tah es-toh".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "kwahn-toh kwes-tah es-toh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "cuánto cuesta esto?".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.