In this Shopping for Items in Spanish lesson, you’ll learn how to do basic shopping in Spanish. You’ll learn to say phrases like “How much does this cost?” and “How much do these cost?” This lesson may be especially helpful if you travel or live abroad. This lesson, which is part of the Spanish for Seniors series of lessons, has been designed specifically with you (seniors) in mind! If you like what you’re seeing, wait ’til you try the interactive Spanish course below! It’s fun and free.
| English | Spanish |
| How much does (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuesta |
| this shirt cost (cost)? | esta camisa? |
| It costs | Cuesta |
| 40 pesos. | cuarenta pesos. |
| How much do (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuestan |
| these pants (cost)? | este pantalón? |
| They cost | Cuestan |
| 50 pesos. | cincuenta pesos. |
| How much does (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuesta |
| this hat (cost)? | esta gorra? |
| It costs | Cuesta |
| 30 pesos. | treinta pesos. |
| How much do (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuestan |
| these shoes (cost)? | estos zapatos? |
| They cost | Cuestan |
| 50 pesos. | cincuenta pesos. |
| How much does (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuesta |
| this watch (cost)? | este reloj? |
| It costs | Cuesta |
| 50 pesos. | cincuenta pesos. |
| How much does (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuesta |
| this swimming suit (cost)? | este traje de baño? |
| It costs | Cuesta |
| 30 pesos. | treinta pesos. |
| How much does (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuesta |
| this purse (cost)? | este bolso? |
| It costs | Cuesta |
| 40 pesos. | cuarenta pesos. |
| How much does (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuesta |
| this necklace (cost)? | este collar? |
| It costs | Cuesta |
| 30 pesos. | treinta pesos. |
| How much does (cost) | ¿Cuánto cuesta |
| this bracelet (cost)? | esta pulsera? |
| It costs | Cuesta |
| 20 pesos. | veinte pesos. |