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"Cuánto es" is a form of "cuánto es", a phrase which is often translated as "how much it is". "Cuánto cuesta" is a form of "cuánto cuesta", a phrase which is often translated as "how much is it". Learn more about the difference between "cuánto es" and "cuánto cuesta" below.
cuánto es(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. how much it is
Si me dices cuánto es, te lo pago, que tengo un poco de prisa.Can you please tell me how much it is, so that I can pay you? I'm in a bit of a hurry.
a. how much is
¿Cuánto es el zumo de naranja? - Tres euros.How much is the orange juice? - Three euros.
cuánto cuesta(
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)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.
