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"Cuánto cuesta" is a form of "cuánto cuesta", a phrase which is often translated as "how much is it". "Vale" is a form of "vale", an interjection which is often translated as "okay". Learn more about the difference between "cuánto cuesta" and "vale" below.
cuánto cuesta(
kwahn
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toh
kwehs
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tah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. how much does it cost
De verdad quiero comprarme esta bicicleta. - ¿Cuánto cuesta?I really want to buy this bike. - How much does it cost?
a. how much it is
No sé cuánto cuesta, pero debe de ser barato.I don't know how much it is, but it must be cheap.
c. how much it costs
El autor publicó un nuevo libro. Tenemos que averiguar cuánto cuesta.The author published a new book. We need to find out how much it costs.
d. how much ... costs
Me olvidé de cuánto cuesta una cerveza en ese bar.I forgot how much a beer costs in that bar.
vale(
bah
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leh
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
