cuánto cuesta

how much is it

how much it is

cuánto cuesta(kwahn-toh kwehs-tah)

phrase

1. (in questions)

a. how much is it

Me encanta este cubrecama. ¿Cuánto cuesta?

I love this throw. How much is it?

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?

2. (in statements)

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.

b. how much ... is

No recuerdo cuánto cuesta la entrada.

I can't remember how much the ticket is.

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.